5th Grade Weather

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What is a desert?

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A desert is an environment that receives very little precipitation and has low humidity.

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What happens to evaporation rates with heavy rainfall and higher temperatures?

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Heavy rainfall and higher temperatures lead to higher rates of evaporation.

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What is the definition of humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What type of pressure is associated with clear weather?

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High pressure predicts clear weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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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.

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What is the role of clouds in weather?

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Clouds are formed by water vapor condensing in the atmosphere and can indicate different weather conditions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.