HCPS Science 4.4 Weather Review

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What do meteorologists track and predict daily?

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Weather

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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It provides energy for evaporation.

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What is a solar flare?

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An explosive emission of particles.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer

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What instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is a wind vane used for?

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To show the direction of the wind.