Weather in the Atmosphere

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What has technology done for weather forecasting?

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Technology has improved weather forecasts by providing more information.

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What two characteristics does an air mass get from its source?

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Humidity and temperature.

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Why are floods considered destructive?

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Floods cause water to remain for a long time because the ground is saturated and it doesn’t run off quickly.

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What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?

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Stormy, cloudy weather.

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Who studies weather and predicts changes in it?

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A meteorologist.

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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.

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What is the role of a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist studies weather patterns and forecasts upcoming weather changes.

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How do high pressure systems affect weather?

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High pressure systems typically bring clear skies and calm weather.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.