Unit 1: Weather

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What gas is released into the atmosphere by plants during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

Front

What is the electric spark between positive and negative areas in a thunderstorm called?

Back

Lightning

Front

How does air move in relation to air pressure?

Back

Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot surface?

Back

Conduction

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do we find clouds and weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

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

Back

The Sun

Front

What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cool air moves in to replace it?

Back

Convection currents

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Back

Air mass

Front

What do we call the boundary between two different air masses?

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