Unit 3 Summative Weather and Climate

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What is the measure of the transparency of the atmosphere?

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Visibility

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True or False: The Water Cycle plays a role in weather that occurs on Earth and can contribute to severe weather.

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True

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What type of front forms when cold and warm air stop moving?

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Stationary Front

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What type of cloud is primarily responsible for hail formation?

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Cumulonimbus

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What type of climate is characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons?

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Temperate Climate

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a specific area.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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Cirrus, Cumulus, and Stratus.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a colder air mass.