VA SOL 6.6 - Weather Fronts & Symbols

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What is the Jet Stream?

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A high-level river of wind in the Northern Hemisphere that pushes air masses around at the top of the troposphere, used by jet planes to save fuel and go faster.

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What is the approximate barometric pressure in Virginia?

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1026 Mb.

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What type of precipitation is characterized by freezing rain and snow?

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A combination of rain that freezes upon contact with surfaces and snow, often occurring in colder temperatures.

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Which states are likely to experience several rainy, cold days?

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Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.

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What does the color pink represent on a weather map?

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Freezing rain.

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Define a weather front.

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

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What is a cold front?

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A type of weather front that occurs when a colder air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A weather front that occurs when a warm air mass moves over a colder air mass, typically bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is the role of barometric pressure in weather forecasting?

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Barometric pressure helps predict weather changes; falling pressure indicates stormy weather, while rising pressure suggests fair weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.