Weather

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All weather begins with...

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the Sun

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What is it called when a warm air mass moves in and slides over a cold air mass?

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Warm Front

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What kind of air mass is cold and wet?

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maritime polar

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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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The ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume

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density

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What is this diagram showing?
Options: density, pressure, fronts, convection

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convection

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How does the circulation of water and air affect temperatures around the Earth?

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moderates temperatures, warming the poles and cooling the equator

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What causes clear, sunny skies?

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high pressure

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Which causes clouds and precipitation?

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low pressure

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A front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?

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decrease

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