(B )Clouds, Air Masses, Fronts, Weather Instruments, and Maps

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to gradual weather changes and precipitation.

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What type of air mass is dry and warm?

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Continental tropical air mass.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are low-level clouds that are puffy and white, often resembling cotton balls, and typically indicate fair weather.

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What happens when two different air masses collide?

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A front forms.

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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 warm air mass, often resulting in sudden weather changes and storms.

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What type of air mass is moist and cool?

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Maritime polar air mass.

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What are the characteristics of a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is a weather satellite used for?

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Weather satellites are used to monitor and predict weather patterns by capturing images of cloud cover and atmospheric conditions from space.

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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation over a specific period.