Weather

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.

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How does an air mass affect weather?

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An air mass can bring specific weather conditions, such as warm, cold, dry, or moist air, influencing the local weather.

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What causes wind?

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

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a device used to collect and measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the relationship between temperature and humidity?

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As temperature increases, the air can hold more moisture, leading to higher humidity levels.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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