Weather Review

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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What is climate?

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The long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid water turns into water vapor and rises into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is runoff?

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Water that flows over the ground surface and returns to bodies of water after precipitation.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A prediction about the outcome of an experiment based on observations.

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What does low pressure indicate in weather?

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It usually means cloudy, stormy weather.

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What does high pressure indicate in weather?

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It usually means clear, sunny weather.