Amplify Weather Patterns Chapter 1

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What happens to an air parcel as it loses energy and cools?

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The more an air parcel loses energy and cools, the more rainfall can happen.

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All clouds form when __________ in air parcels comes in contact with colder surrounding air.

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water vapor

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What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is water in its gaseous state.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to conditions such as rain, clouds, and wind at a particular time and place.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

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What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas called?

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Evaporation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What role does temperature play in weather patterns?

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Temperature affects air pressure and can influence wind patterns 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 clouds and reaches the ground.

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