Weather Patterns and Predictions

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often formed when cold, dry air meets warm, moist air.

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What type of air mass forms over oceans and near the poles?

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Cool and moist air mass.

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What area forms where warm, light air rises?

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A low air pressure area.

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Why does wind occur between high and low pressure areas?

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Wind is created because high pressure has cold air that is more dense and pushes out the warm air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has the same temperature and moisture throughout.

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What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure?

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High pressure is associated with cooler, denser air that sinks, while low pressure is associated with warmer, lighter air that rises.

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What weather event is characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds?

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A blizzard.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun heats the Earth's surface, causing air to warm, rise, and create various weather patterns.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.