Weather and Climate

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What is the main source of water vapor in the atmosphere?

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Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from evaporation from oceans.

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How does salinity affect ocean currents?

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Salinity affects the density of water.

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What causes wind to move in a curved path instead of a straight line?

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The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis Effect.

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What climate zone is found at both the North and South Poles?

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Polar.

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What is the term for any form of water that falls from the sky?

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Precipitation.

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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 patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat from the sun.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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Cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.