T2L3-5 Flashcardizz

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a type of weather front that does not move, where warm and cold air masses meet but neither advances.

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Why are floods considered destructive?

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Floods are destructive because they cause water to remain for a long time when the ground is saturated and does not drain quickly.

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What are air masses?

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Air masses are large bodies of air that have consistent temperature, moisture, and pressure.

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What type of map shows weather patterns from space?

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A satellite map shows weather patterns from space.

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How is a warm front represented on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by red semicircles on a weather map.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to storms.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing complex weather patterns.

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What is a radar map used for?

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A radar map is used to detect precipitation and storm systems in real-time.

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What does saturation mean in the context of soil?

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Saturation refers to the condition when soil is fully soaked with water and cannot absorb more.