Weather and Climate

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What is a weather front?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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A type of front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is a maritime tropical air mass?

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An air mass that is warm and humid, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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What is the difference between continental and maritime air masses?

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Continental air masses form over land and are typically dry, while maritime air masses form over water and are usually moist.

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How does proximity to a large body of water affect temperature range?

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Cities near oceans tend to have a smaller temperature range due to the moderating effect of the water.

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What is a cold front?

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

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What is a warm front?

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A front that occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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