Weather Review 2

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What happens to water vapor when it condenses?

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The water vapor in the air gets cold and changes back into liquid.

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What is a front in weather science?

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A front is a boundary where air of different temperature and humidity meet.

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What happens to air pressure and temperature as you climb Mount Everest?

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Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.

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What occurs when clouds become too heavy?

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Precipitation occurs when clouds become too heavy.

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What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

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Air Pressure decreases as you go up in the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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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.

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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 average conditions.