Weather Ch. 3

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What is weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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Which word BEST describes the weather during spring in NC?

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Mild.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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High, wispy clouds made up of ice crystals.

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What does decreasing air pressure indicate?

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A change from fair to stormy weather is most likely on the way.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides energy for water to evaporate from oceans.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Puffy, white clouds seen in sunny weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.