Weather Map Assignment

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a given time, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.

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What are thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms are storms characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning, often accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail.

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What is a cyclone?

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A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure, typically bringing stormy weather.

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What is an anticyclone?

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An anticyclone is a weather system characterized by high atmospheric pressure, leading to clear skies and calm weather.

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What does wind direction indicate?

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Wind direction indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing, typically expressed in cardinal directions (e.g., North, South, East, West).

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which replaces a warmer mass of air, often resulting in precipitation.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, usually bringing gradual increases in temperature and light precipitation.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns and often precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What does 'partly cloudy' mean?

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'Partly cloudy' refers to a sky condition where clouds cover a portion of the sky but there are also clear areas.