Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, usually occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What happens to air during a land breeze?

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The air moves from the cooler land to the warmer sea.

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What happens to air during a sea breeze?

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The air moves from the cooler sea to the warmer land.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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

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How do warm ocean temperatures affect weather?

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Warmer ocean temperatures can lead to an increase in clouds and precipitation.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect hurricanes?

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The Gulf Stream provides warm water that fuels hurricanes, affecting their strength and path.