science 5th grade weather

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What is a stratus cloud?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions.

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Which city is most likely to experience rain?

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Orlando, Florida is most likely to experience rain compared to St. Louis, Seattle, and Portland.

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What weather conditions are caused by low pressure systems?

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Low pressure systems typically cause cloudy conditions and can lead to precipitation.

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How are evaporation and condensation similar?

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Both processes are caused by changes in heat and energy.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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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.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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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, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.