Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

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What causes convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Convection currents in the atmosphere are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, leading to differences in air temperature and density.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward, often resulting in storms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing light rain.

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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 the warm air to be lifted off the ground, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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Where do the most violent storms typically form?

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The most violent storms typically form near the Equator, where warm, moist air rises rapidly.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface, causing air movement and the formation of clouds.

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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.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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