8.5 Winter Weather Test 22-23

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A boundary between two air masses.

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What is lake-effect snow?

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Snow that occurs when cold air moves over a warmer lake, picking up moisture and depositing it as snow on the leeward shores.

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How do clouds stay suspended in the atmosphere?

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Lows generally flow up, which holds up clouds, and highs flow down, which makes it sunny.

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What type of air is found in air mass D?

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Cold and dry.

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What type of air is found in air mass A?

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Cold and humid.

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What is the role of high-pressure systems in weather?

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High-pressure systems generally lead to clear skies and sunny weather.

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What is the role of low-pressure systems in weather?

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

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What is humidity?

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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 conditions.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, leading to differences in air pressure.