Wind and weather

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____________is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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weather

Front

Type of front that is the leading edge of a mass of cooler air that is pushing the warmer air out of the way.

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cold front

Front

Occurs at night when cooler air over land moves onto the water and pushed warm air upward.

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land breeze

Front

What causes a hurricane to get stronger?

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warm water

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Exist in the region between the equator and 30 degrees latitude, and they curve to the west in both directions.

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trade winds

Front

Occurs when cooler air over water moves onto the land from the ocean and pushes warm, less dense air upward.

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sea breeze

Front

When weather conditions pose a threat to life and property. The bad weather IS coming.

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weather warning

Front

Area near the equator where winds are very calm or don't move at all.

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doldrums

Front

Type of system that occurs when air masses join, rise, and cool, forming clouds, rain, and stormy weather. It moves counter-clockwise.

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Low pressure

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The movement of air molecules from an area of high pressure to low pressure and is measured with an anemometer.

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