Weather Maps/Convection Currents

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Air that cools becomes ___

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more dense and sinks.

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When a fast-moving cold air mass pushes a warm air mass up, it is called ..........

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a cold front

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What does air do as it is heated?

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Heated air rises.

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Transfer of thermal energy caused by the rising of hotter less dense fluids and the sinking of cooler more dense fluids:

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convection

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Which causes clear, sunny skies?

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high pressure

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What is a weather map?

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A visual representation of atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

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What is convection current?

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The movement of air or fluid caused by temperature differences.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass.

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What is a low pressure system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.