Clouds, Air Masses, Fronts, Weather Instruments, and Maps

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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The main types of clouds include cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a colder air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to storms.

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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 colder air mass, typically bringing light rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of rain.

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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, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.