Weather practice assessment

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What type of pressure system is associated with rainy or stormy weather?

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Low pressure systems are associated with rainy or stormy weather.

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What weather conditions do warm fronts bring?

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Warm fronts bring rain followed by hot humid air.

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How do warm waters contribute to hurricane formation?

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Warm waters provide the energy necessary for hurricanes to form.

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions and short-term changes of a particular place at a particular time.

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Where do warm ocean currents originate?

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Warm ocean currents come from the equator.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What role does air pressure play in weather systems?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; low pressure often leads to stormy weather, while high pressure typically brings clear skies.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, formed over warm ocean waters.

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What is the significance of the equator in weather patterns?

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The equator is significant because it receives direct sunlight year-round, leading to warmer temperatures and influencing weather patterns.