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Weather Basics and Vocab

Weather Basics and Vocab

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of cloud formation?

Back

Cloud formation occurs when air is cooled, causing condensation, which leads to the formation of clouds.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Air always moves from ________ .

Back

Air always moves from high pressure to low pressure.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

A barometer measures air pressure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the process when moisture falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

This process is called precipitation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is condensation?

Back

Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the atmosphere.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define precipitation.

Back

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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