SOL 6.7

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What is a cold front?

Back

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 leading to precipitation.

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What happens to temperatures when a cold front approaches?

Back

Temperatures typically decrease as a cold front approaches, as the cold air replaces the warm air.

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What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, which does not occur significantly between the sun and Earth.

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What is infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of energy emitted by the sun that warms the Earth.

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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, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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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, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

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Why do the poles tend to be cooler than the equator?

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The poles receive sunlight at extreme angles, resulting in less solar energy and cooler temperatures compared to the equator.

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What is the role of the sun in Earth's weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, including temperature changes and the movement of air masses.

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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 long-term average weather patterns in a region.