6th Ch. 13 Weather (Earth & Space Science book)

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What happens to warm air when it rises?

Back

Warm air rises, cools at higher altitudes, condenses, and forms clouds, leading to precipitation.

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How does lightning occur during a storm?

Back

Lightning occurs when different parts of a cloud become positively and negatively charged, allowing current to flow between them and the ground.

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In which direction does air pressure move?

Back

Air pressure moves from high pressure to low pressure.

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What does weather refer to?

Back

Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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What determines the temperature of air?

Back

The temperature of air is determined by the average motion of the air molecules (kinetic energy).

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What are clouds made of?

Back

Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that form when water vapor condenses.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is 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 humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm, rise, and create weather patterns.

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What is a weather front?

Back

A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.