Weather In The Atmosphere

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What characteristics are used to classify air masses?

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Temperature and humidity are the key characteristics used to classify air masses.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Weather occurs in the troposphere.

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What is it called when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet but neither can move?

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This is called a stationary front.

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What is the primary factor that makes weather?

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The sun is the primary factor that makes weather.

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What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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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.

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What is the definition of precipitation?

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

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences temperature.