Weather Forecasting

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to stormy weather.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, usually bringing gradual increases in temperature and light rain.

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What type of weather does a high pressure system bring?

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A high pressure system typically brings clear skies and calm weather.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures wind direction.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?

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Low pressure systems are often associated with stormy and cloudy weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area, showing fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.