Weather

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary formed when a fast-moving cold air mass pushes a warm air mass up.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

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Rainy and stormy weather.

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What type of weather is typically associated with high pressure systems?

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Clear and dry weather.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, while a cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass.

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What is the significance of temperature in weather forecasting?

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Temperature helps determine the type of precipitation and overall weather conditions.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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How do meteorologists use air pressure in weather predictions?

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They analyze changes in air pressure to forecast weather patterns, such as storms or clear skies.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.