Weather/ Climate Vocabulary

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What does an isobar map show?

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An isobar map displays lines of equal barometric pressure, indicating areas of high and low pressure which can help predict wind patterns.

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What type of air masses create thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms are most likely created when a warm, moist air mass meets a cold, dry air mass.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, swirling low-pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds of at least 120 km/h.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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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, which can affect weather patterns when it moves.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 km/h and low visibility due to falling or blowing snow.

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What is the role of the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns and can affect the movement of storms.