Wonders of Weather

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward, often leading to stormy weather.

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What conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

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Tornadoes typically form in a warm, moist environment with strong wind shear, often during severe thunderstorms.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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Tornadoes mostly form over land and are associated with severe thunderstorms, while hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and can last for days or weeks.

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What are prevailing westerlies?

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Prevailing westerlies are winds that blow from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes, influencing weather patterns.

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How do cold fronts and warm fronts move on a weather map?

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Cold fronts and warm fronts move in the direction that the symbols are pointing on a weather map.

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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.

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What is the significance of high and low pressure systems in weather?

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High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather, while low pressure systems often bring clouds and precipitation.

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What is the role of humidity in weather?

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Humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air, which can affect temperature, precipitation, and storm formation.

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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, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as winds, due to the rotation of the Earth, causing them to curve.