6th grade science: Weather

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves over cold air, bringing drizzly rain followed by warm and clear weather.

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Which type of air can hold more moisture?

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Hot air can hold more moisture than cold air.

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What creates global winds?

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Global winds are created by the unequal heating and rotation of the Earth.

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What force does NOT drive the water cycle?

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Magnetic force does not drive the water cycle.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that don't move, possibly causing rain for several days.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is formed when cold air moves under warm air, pushing it up and often producing thunderstorms, heavy rain, or snow.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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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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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is an air mass?

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

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