Climate SC.5.7.6 (Hernando) 23-24

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Why do deserts have very little precipitation?

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Deserts have low humidity and no clouds, which results in very little precipitation.

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What happens to temperature as you move towards the poles?

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The temperature gets colder as you move closer to the North or South poles.

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What type of climate is characterized by rain in summer and snow in winter?

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The Temperate Climate zone is characterized by rain in summer and snow in winter.

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What defines a grassland?

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A grassland is an environment that is grassy with warm summers and cooler winters.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is land with high elevation.

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What is humidity?

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

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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 the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What are the main types of precipitation?

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The main types of precipitation are rain, snow, sleet, and hail.