Weather Unit Test Study TOOL

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What part of the water cycle involves water changing from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a type of wind that occurs at night when cooler air from the land moves towards the warmer air over the sea.

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt weather patterns.

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What happens during a strong El Niño event?

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During a strong El Niño event, upwelling of nutrient-rich water is reduced, affecting marine life and fishing industries.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a weather front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the first step in the water cycle.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.