What is Weather Review

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What factors influence the temperature and humidity of a location?

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The temperature and humidity of a location depend partially on the temperature and the humidity of the air mass that currently sits over the area.

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From where do winds travel?

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Winds always travel from high pressure to low pressure.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air mass pushes under the warm air mass.

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What type of weather system results in drier, fairer weather?

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High pressure systems result in drier, fairer weather.

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What is Relative Humidity?

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Relative Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere compared to how much it could hold.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A Warm Front is a boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.

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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, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

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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, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather systems?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; high pressure generally leads to clear skies, while low pressure can lead to stormy weather.

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What is the difference between High Pressure and Low Pressure systems?

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High Pressure systems are associated with fair weather, while Low Pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.