Exploring Weather and Atmosphere Concepts

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What is dew?

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Dew is moisture that forms on surfaces, such as grass, when water vapor in the air condenses into liquid due to cooling temperatures.

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What causes condensation?

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Condensation occurs when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, often forming dew or clouds.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer, less dense areas rise and cooler, denser areas sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming the Earth.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is found.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current found in the upper troposphere that influences weather patterns.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics, classified by its source region.

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What is a maritime tropical air mass?

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A maritime tropical air mass is warm and humid, originating over warm ocean waters, often bringing moist weather.

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What is a continental polar air mass?

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A continental polar air mass is cold and dry, originating over land in polar regions, typically bringing cool weather.