Weather and Climate - VASOL - 4.4

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Air movement and weather conditions happen as a result of

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thermal energy transfer from the sun

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What are models based on patterns in atmospheric conditions used for?

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To predict weather.

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How is weather data used in relation to ecosystems?

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To predict weather events that can affect ecosystems.

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What can weather events cause?

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Flooding, droughts, and destruction of habitats.

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What does an area's climate include?

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Average temperature, humidity, wind, and amount of precipitation.

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What does weather include?

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Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, precipitation, and cloudiness.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy and white with flat bottoms, indicating fair weather.

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What happens when cumulus clouds get larger and darker on the bottom?

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They become cumulonimbus clouds, which may produce thunderstorms.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky and block out direct sunlight.

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What weather is associated with stratus clouds?

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Light rain and drizzle.