Atmosphere and weather

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What is fog?

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Fog is a stratus cloud that forms near the ground, reducing visibility.

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What develops when a low pressure system swirls over warm water near the equator?

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A hurricane may develop.

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What happens to temperatures when a warm front approaches?

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Temperatures typically increase.

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What does the water cycle describe?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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Where is air pressure the greatest?

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Air pressure is greatest at sea level.

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What are the layers of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere consists of the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.