Weather Map Review

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What is the Dew Point?

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The Dew Point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid water.

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What does a Warm Front symbol look like?

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A Warm Front is represented by a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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What is an Isobar?

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An Isobar is a line on a weather map that connects points of equal air pressure.

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A Stationary Front is a boundary between two air masses that remains in place for several days with little movement.

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What is the temperature reading on a weather station model?

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The temperature reading indicates the current air temperature at a specific location, often measured in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is a boundary where a colder air mass is replacing a warmer air mass, often leading to stormy weather.

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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, causing complex weather patterns.

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What does a weather map show?

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A weather map displays various meteorological features such as temperature, precipitation, wind direction, and pressure systems.

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What is the significance of temperature in weather forecasting?

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Temperature helps determine weather conditions, including the likelihood of precipitation and the type of weather (e.g., rain, snow).

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which affects weather conditions and comfort levels.