Science 5.8A and 5.8B

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation over a long period of time.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind at a given time.

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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 condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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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, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What does a weather map show?

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A weather map displays various weather conditions in different areas, including temperature, precipitation, and storm systems.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions based on current data and meteorological models.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.