Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually when it is heated.

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What is condensation?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, usually occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What does high pressure mean in weather?

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High pressure means that the air is sinking, which usually leads to clear and sunny weather.

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What does low pressure mean in weather?

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Low pressure means that the air is rising, which can lead to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.