Weather Or Not Science Olympiad

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cold air, often bringing warmer temperatures and precipitation.

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What temperature is it when Celsius equals Fahrenheit?

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-40 degrees.

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What does an occluded front look like?

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An occluded front is represented by purple triangles and semi-circles on a weather map.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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The main types of clouds are Cirrus, Cumulus, Nimbus, and Stratus.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle consists of Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns 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 are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are high in the atmosphere and usually indicate fair weather.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often associated with fair weather.