LAMS Weather Review 2024

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, measured in millibars.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with low air pressure?

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Low air pressure is often associated with overcast skies, strong winds, and precipitation.

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What is necessary for a hurricane to form?

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A hurricane requires warm ocean water to form.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What happens to a hurricane when it makes landfall?

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When a hurricane makes landfall, it loses energy because it no longer gains heat and moisture from warm ocean water.

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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 that replaces a warmer mass of air.

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What weather changes can be expected with a cold front?

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A cold front can bring cooler temperatures, thunderstorms, and rain.

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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.

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What weather changes can be expected with a warm front?

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A warm front can bring warmer temperatures and light rain.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.