ESS2.5 Predicting Weather Patterns

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

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What is a weather pattern?

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A weather pattern is a consistent and predictable sequence of weather conditions that occur in a specific region over a period of time.

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What factors influence weather patterns?

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Factors that influence weather patterns include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind direction, and geographical features.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather systems by heating the Earth's surface, causing air to rise and create wind and weather changes.

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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 weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions, such as temperature and precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a colder air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often resulting in thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a colder air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of weather conditions across a specific area, showing features like fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and returns as precipitation.

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