Weather Forecasting (post-test review)

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A stationary front is a weather front that occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other. This can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What weather is typically associated with a Cold Front?

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A cold front usually brings a fast-moving storm followed by cool temperatures and clear skies.

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What is the general movement of weather patterns in the United States?

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Weather generally moves from West to East across the United States.

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What type of weather can be expected in Columbia, South Carolina based on certain weather patterns?

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Cooler temperatures and potential rain.

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What does a weather map indicate about the weather at letter B tomorrow?

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Warmer temperatures.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns, often resulting in precipitation.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A warm front is formed when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What are Cirrus Clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that usually indicate fair weather but can also signal that a change in the weather is coming.

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What is the role of a Weather Map?

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A weather map visually represents atmospheric conditions over a specific area, showing fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.

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What is a Weather Front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and it is associated with changes in weather.