Water Cycle
Weather General
Global Patterns and Weather
Severe Weather
Climate
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A change of state from a liquid to a gas is called?
What is EVAPORATION
100
The amount of water vapor in the air.
What is Humidity
100
What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?
What is clear, sunny weather
100
At what time of day is sunlight the strongest?
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. WEAR SUNSCREEN!
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time; Climate is the characteristic weather over a LONG period of time.
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A change of state from a Gas to a Liquid
What is CONDENSATION
200
What is weather?
The condition of Earth's Atmosphere at a certain time and place.
200
What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?
What is rainy weather
200
Why are floods so dangerous?
They can move rapidly at unexpected times.
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What are the two main factors that determine climate?
Temperature and precipitation
300
What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?
What is the Sun
300
The temperature at which more condensation than evaporation occurs.
What is the Dew Point.
300
How do Jet Streams affect weather?
What is Jet streams can affect temperatures and carry storms across the globe.
300
Where's the best place to hide during a tornado?
An interior room in your house (away from windows)
300
Ocean currents carry warm or cool water to different locations. How can currents affect the climate of an area?
Currents can change the temp. of the air above.
400
What two things does the water cycle transport?
What is Energy and Matter
400
The force of air molecules pushing on an area.
What is air pressure
400
How do Ocean Currents influence weather?
Global ocean currents can have warming or cooling effects on the air above them.
400
Why is FL susceptible to hurricanes?
Warm ocean waters cause hurricanes to gain energy.
400
How does the sun MOST DIRECTLY influence the precipitation in an area?
The sun's energy drives the water cycle.
500
What role does groundwater play in the water cycle?
Groundwater can seep back into oceans and keep the water cycle flowing.
500
Weather is expressed by describing __________, _______, ________, _________, ___________, and _________________. (6 things)
What is temperature, humidity, precipitation, air pressure, wind, and visibility.
500
What happens when two air masses meet?
A front develops.
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Where does a hurricane get its energy?
From the evaporation and condensation of water
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Why do latitudes close to the equator have warmer climates?
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
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