Atmosphere and Biosphere

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often bringing clear skies and warmer temperatures.

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What weather does a warm front typically bring?

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Clear skies and warmer temperatures.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the process by which moisture falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the daily condition of the atmosphere, including factors like wind speed, temperature, air pressure, and humidity.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What forms when water vapor molecules squeeze together in the atmosphere?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor molecules condense and group together in the atmosphere.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming droplets.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface, affecting weather patterns.