5.2 & 5.3 Weather & Climate Test 2024

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to stormy weather.

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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, typically bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

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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, which can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy 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 often heavy precipitation.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, and can cause significant damage.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate is the average weather conditions over a long period in a particular area.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure, which helps predict weather changes.

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What happens to air pressure when a cold front approaches?

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Air pressure typically rises before a cold front arrives and then drops as the front passes.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.

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What is the dew point?

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The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid.