Weather

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When air masses form over land, what is this type called?

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Continental air masses are formed over land and tend to be much drier.

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What do we call the boundary where air masses meet?

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The boundary where air masses meet is called a front.

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What type of air masses form at the north or south poles?

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Polar air masses are cold and have high air pressure.

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What is the process called when water vapor becomes liquid water?

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The process is called condensation.

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What is the process called when liquid water turns into water vapor?

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The process is called evaporation.

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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 are maritime air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over oceans and tend to be moist.

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What is a cyclone?

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A cyclone is a weather system characterized by low pressure and rotating winds.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What happens during precipitation?

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Precipitation occurs when water droplets in clouds become heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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