Weather

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What is the primary cause of wind?

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Differences in air pressure.

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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What kind of weather would you expect in a low pressure system?

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Cloudy/rainy conditions.

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What instrument is used to measure humidity?

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Hygrometer.

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If the air is only holding one-third as much moisture as it can possibly hold, what is the relative humidity?

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33 percent.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm and rise, which creates wind and weather changes.

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What is a high pressure system associated with?

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Clear skies and calm weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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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.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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