Unit 3 - Climate & Weather Test Review

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb thermal energy and radiate it back to Earth.

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What happens to the breeze during the day when the land heats up?

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The breeze will most likely blow toward the land.

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What type of front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, resulting in drizzly rain followed by sunny skies?

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Warm Front.

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What is the weather condition in Atlanta if it is experiencing rain showers?

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Rain Showers.

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Which diagram best represents the relative percentage of gases in the atmosphere?

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Diagram 4.

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What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, which makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes.

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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, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.