Science Review-Weather Patterns

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. An example is boiling water in a pot.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between two air masses, where a colder air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that absorbs the sun's radiation, leading to high temperatures.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is a tool used to measure air pressure.

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What happens to temperature as altitude increases?

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As altitude increases, temperature generally decreases.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.