Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What global factors affect the weather?

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Water temperature and wind currents.

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What weather front is symbolized by a blue line with triangles pointing towards the warmer air?

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Cold front.

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An air mass is a large body of air that has the same _______ and _______ throughout.

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Moisture and temperature.

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What weather front is symbolized by alternating red semicircles and blue triangles?

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Stationary front.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Showers and thunderstorms, colder temperatures.

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Define 'weather'.

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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Define 'climate'.

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air rises over cold air, often bringing gradual precipitation.

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What is an occluded front?

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

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What is the role of pressure systems in weather?

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High pressure systems generally bring clear skies, while low pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.