The Sun's Influence on Weather
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What drives the weather?

The Sun

What causes water to evaporate and turn into water vapor?

The Sun warming the oceans

What happens when warm air rises?

Air from a colder place flows in to replace it, creating wind

What causes water vapor to condense into clouds?

<p>The cooling of rising air</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether water droplets fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hailstones?

<p>The temperature of the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what weather conditions may water vapor condense all around as fog?

<p>Chilly weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may hang in the air as mist?

<p>Condensed water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may condense on grass and leaves overnight, as dew?

<p>Water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to mist and dew in the sunshine?

<p>They evaporate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of wind in the weather?

<p>It helps mix water vapor through the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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