Severe Weather Fronts and Storms Review

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What causes hurricanes to weaken?

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Hurricanes weaken when they travel over land or cool waters.

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What type of pollutant is acid rain?

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Acid rain is a nonpoint source pollutant.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

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An air mass that forms over land is characterized as dry.

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What is the characteristic of an arctic air mass?

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An arctic air mass is characterized as cold.

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What type of front occurs when a fast moving cold air mass moves into a slower moving warm air mass?

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This is known as a cold front.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is formed when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are typically associated with severe storms and cooler weather.

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What is the difference between a point source and a nonpoint source pollutant?

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A point source pollutant comes from a single, identifiable source, while a nonpoint source pollutant comes from multiple, diffuse sources.

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What happens to air pressure when a storm approaches?

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Air pressure typically decreases as a storm approaches.

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What is the role of humidity in weather systems?

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Humidity affects precipitation, cloud formation, and overall weather patterns.