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What are hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What do oceans add to make hurricanes strong?

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Oceans add heat and moisture, which are essential for the formation and intensification of hurricanes.

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What is a jet stream?

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A jet stream is a high-speed wind that moves in the upper atmosphere, influencing weather patterns by controlling the direction and speed of surface winds.

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How does the jet stream affect weather patterns?

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The jet stream separates cold northern air from warm southern air, which is crucial for predicting weather changes.

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What happens when an air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean from the tropics?

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It typically brings warm and wet weather patterns to the areas it moves over.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is formed when a cold air mass collides abruptly with a warmer air mass, often leading to storms and a drop in temperature.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing light rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and often heavy precipitation.

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What is the significance of weather maps?

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Weather maps provide visual representations of atmospheric conditions, helping to predict weather patterns and track fronts.

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