What is a warm front?
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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cooler air mass, where the warm air rises over the cooler air, often leading to precipitation.
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
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The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, caused by the rotation of the Earth, resulting in clockwise movement in the northern hemisphere and counter-clockwise movement in the southern hemisphere.
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What are thermal insulators?
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Thermal insulators are materials that do not conduct heat well and are used to reduce the transfer of heat.
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What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?
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Low pressure systems are typically associated with rainy or stormy weather.
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What does a stationary front indicate?
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A stationary front indicates a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass, often resulting in thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.
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What is a hurricane?
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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, typically forming over warm ocean waters.
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