Weather Unit Test Study TOOL

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves forward, pushing the warm air mass up, often leading to storms.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns over time.

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What happens to warm air and cool air?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What is a tornado warning?

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A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been spotted in the area, indicating immediate danger.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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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, causing complex weather patterns.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a classification system for hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.

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What is a tornado watch?

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A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in the area.