Weather and Climate

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area.

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What is the Polar Zone?

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The Polar Zone is the cold climate zone near both poles.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is the boundary between two air masses.

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What symbol represents a warm front?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with half circles.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving.