Weather 6.ESS2.5 & 6.ESS2.6

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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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 are the two main types of air masses?

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The two main types of air masses are maritime (formed over water) and continental (formed over land).

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What does 'continental tropical' mean?

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Continental tropical air masses are dry and warm, typically originating over land in warm regions.

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What does 'maritime polar' mean?

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Maritime polar air masses are cool and moist, formed over cold ocean waters.

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What is high pressure weather associated with?

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High pressure is generally associated with fair weather and clear skies.

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What is low pressure weather associated with?

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Low pressure is typically associated with stormy weather and precipitation.

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In which direction does weather generally move across the United States?

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Weather in the United States generally moves from west to east.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.