Science Semester 2 Review

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What type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals?

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Cirrus cloud

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes the current conditions of the air outdoors, while climate is the average weather conditions of a region over many years.

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Which month is likely to have the least rainfall based on historical data for Columbus, Georgia?

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October

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What is a weather map?

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A drawing or picture that shows the current condition of the air outdoors, including temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, and rainfall.

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If weather systems are moving southeast, which city is likely to see rain next?

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Atlanta

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls and indicate fair weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which replaces a warmer mass of air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What does a weather forecast provide?

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A weather forecast provides predictions about the weather conditions for a specific area over a certain period.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.