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What happens when a warm front hits a cold front?

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It causes precipitation.

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Why does the coast of Virginia get less snow than inland areas?

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The Atlantic Ocean keeps temperatures warmer along the coast than inland areas.

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How does the Gulf Stream affect hurricanes?

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It carries warm water that warms the air and water, helping the hurricane to become stronger.

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What should we look for to describe weather?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What absorbs heat energy and moves it around the Earth?

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The atmosphere and oceans.

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What is precipitation?

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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 a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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What role do oceans play in weather?

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Oceans absorb heat and help regulate the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

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What is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.