8.10A,B Weather

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to precipitation.

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What is the primary source of energy for convection on Earth?

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The primary source of energy for convection on Earth is the sun.

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How does sunlight affect weather and climate?

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Sunlight heats the Earth unevenly, which affects weather patterns and climate.

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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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Which city is likely to experience increasing temperatures due to a warm front?

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Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching.

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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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, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A Warm Front is a boundary where warm air moves over cold air, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What role does latitude play in weather?

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Latitude affects the angle of sunlight received, influencing temperature and climate patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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