Chapter 1: Lesson 5 - Climate in the

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Temperature is measured in ____________.

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degrees

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Sleet is not an example of precipitation.

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False

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Rain is an example of precipitation.

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True

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____________ causes temperatures to become cooler as you go higher above sea level.

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Elevation

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Oceans warm the land in the winter and cool it off in the summer.

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True

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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 is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is the role of the sun in climate?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences the climate by warming the Earth's surface.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 and averages.