Comparing Weather Flashcard

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What is a tropical air mass?

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A tropical air mass is a large body of air that originates in warm regions, bringing warm and humid conditions.

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What temperature and moisture conditions are associated with a tropical air mass?

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Warm and humid.

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What are sleet and hail?

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Sleet and hail are forms of precipitation, which is any water that falls from the sky.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What tool measures wind direction?

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A weather vane measures wind direction.

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What is a weather vane?

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A weather vane is a tool that shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are summer, fall (autumn), winter, and spring.

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What is the symbol for a cloudy day with no precipitation?

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The symbol for a cloudy day with no precipitation is represented by 'C'.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall.