Climate and Weather

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What do all the oceans have in common?

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They store most of the Earth's water.

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Where would you find the coldest air?

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80 degrees south.

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What type of climate is characterized by the coldest air?

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A polar climate.

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What is the process called when the sun heats ocean water and it turns into vapor?

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Evaporation and water vapor.

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What is the correct order of the water cycle?

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Precipitation, Runoff, Evaporation, and then Condensation.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth's weather?

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The Sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is a 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 condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.