Weather/Atmosphere 100

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.

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What effect causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to curve east when traveling north?

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The Coriolis effect.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is created when chemicals in polluted air react with water vapor, forming harmful compounds that can damage plants, waterways, metals, and stone.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current found in the upper atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which replaces a warmer mass of air.

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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 the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics, influencing weather patterns.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cooler air mass.