CSET Multiple Subject 2

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What is a cold front?

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A cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass, often causing storms.

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What happens to water in saltwater lakes?

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Water is removed by evaporation, leaving salt behind.

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What is the role of soil moisture in ecosystems?

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Soil moisture helps determine which plants can grow in an ecosystem.

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What causes summer thunderstorms in California?

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A cold front forces warm air up, causing condensation and thunderheads.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position, like a book on a shelf.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process of water vapor cooling and turning back into liquid water.

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What is a storm?

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A strong weather event that can include rain, wind, thunder, and lightning.

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What is soil?

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The top layer of the earth where plants grow, made of rock and organic matter.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm air mass pushing into a cold air mass, often bringing gentle rain.