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

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What are the characteristics of a maritime polar air mass?

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Wet and Cold.

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What type of weather front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

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Warm Front.

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What type of weather front is characterized by cold air pushing under warm air?

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Cold Front.

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What is the term for the phenomenon where small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes in weather predictions?

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Butterfly Effect.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

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Stormy Weather.

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What type of air mass is found over the Arctic Ocean?

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Maritime Polar.

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist, while continental air masses are dry.

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What does a cold front typically bring?

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Stormy weather followed by cooler temperatures.

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What does a warm front typically bring?

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Gentle rain followed by warmer temperatures.