Weather Maps

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area at a given time, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.

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What does a warm front indicate?

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A warm front indicates that warm air is moving into an area, often bringing warmer temperatures and precipitation.

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What does a cold front indicate?

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A cold front indicates that cold air is moving into an area, often bringing cooler temperatures and stormy weather.

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What is the purpose of a weather forecast?

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The purpose of a weather forecast is to predict future weather conditions based on current data and weather patterns.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does it mean when a city has snow?

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When a city has snow, it means that the temperature is low enough for water vapor in the atmosphere to freeze and fall as snowflakes.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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What direction do warm fronts typically move?

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Warm fronts typically move from southwest to northeast.