Predicting Weather

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What is the main purpose of weather forecasting?

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To predict atmospheric conditions and provide information about future weather.

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What are air masses?

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Large bodies of air that have consistent temperature, moisture, and pressure.

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What is a weather front?

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

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Typically brings gradual warming and increased humidity, often leading to precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Usually brings sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and clear skies after passage.

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What does a stationary front indicate?

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A weather front that is not moving, leading to prolonged periods of the same weather.

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What is the difference between warm air and cold air?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, while cold air is denser and sinks.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role do meteorologists play in weather prediction?

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They analyze data from various sources to forecast weather conditions.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.