Weather and Climate

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What is a Warm Front?

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A warm front is located at the leading edge of a warm air mass, bringing gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.

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What type of front is typically found near Seattle?

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A cold front.

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What is a Maritime Tropical air mass?

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A Maritime Tropical air mass is warm and humid, typically originating over warm ocean waters.

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What is a Continental Tropical air mass?

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A Continental Tropical air mass is dry and warm, usually forming over land in warm regions.

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How does latitude affect temperature?

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The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass, often bringing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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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 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 wet weather.

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What is the difference between Maritime and Continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while Continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; high pressure generally leads to clear skies, while low pressure can lead to storms.

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