Weather Review

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What is a stationary weather front?

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A stationary weather front occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet but cannot move one another, resulting in both staying still for several days.

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What is the best forecast for Chicago on a sunny day?

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Sunny skies.

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Why does a hurricane lose strength when it hits land?

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It loses its energy source.

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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?

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Low-pressure over warm tropical ocean.

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What is the highest category of hurricane?

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Category 5.

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Define a cold front.

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

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

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What is the role of high pressure in weather systems?

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High pressure generally leads to clear skies and stable weather conditions.

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What is the role of low pressure in weather systems?

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Low pressure is associated with stormy weather and precipitation.