Unit 3 Weather Practice Test

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area at a given time, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with cloudy skies and light rain or showers.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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What factors can influence temperature variations in different locations?

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Factors include elevation, proximity to bodies of water, and local weather patterns.

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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 is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility due to falling or blowing snow.

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What conditions are necessary for a thunderstorm to develop?

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Thunderstorms typically develop when warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to condensation and the formation of cumulonimbus clouds.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is drought?

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A drought is an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.