Weather Review

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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, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground. This can lead to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

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What weather conditions are associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring warm, moist air and can result in rain or storms, followed by clear skies.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water from the Earth's surface turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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True or False: Every time a cloud forms, there will be precipitation.

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False. Not all clouds produce precipitation; some clouds may simply form without releasing rain.

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What is a high pressure air mass?

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A high pressure air mass is characterized by sinking air, leading to clear skies and stable weather conditions.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often resulting in thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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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, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is a low pressure air mass?

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A low pressure air mass is associated with rising air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.