Weather and Climate Patterns

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the border between an advancing mass of cold air and a receding mass of warm air.

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What natural disaster is characterized by strong winds and rotating columns of air?

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A tornado is characterized by strong winds and rotating columns of air.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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The three main types of clouds are cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

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What type of climate does Antarctica have?

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Antarctica has a polar climate.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The seasons are caused by the direction the Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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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.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What are the main components of the atmosphere?

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The main components of the atmosphere are nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.