BJU Science 5 - Chapter 5 Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Any type of solid or liquid water that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

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What does a weather watch indicate?

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It indicates that the conditions are right for a type of severe weather, but the weather is not currently happening.

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What is a front in weather terms?

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The boundary where two unlike air masses meet.

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True or False: Hail usually falls during cold weather.

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False, hail usually falls during warm weather.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is the difference between weather warning and weather watch?

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A weather warning means severe weather is currently happening, while a weather watch means conditions are right for severe weather.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is an instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.