Weather Review

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What type of front is represented by the symbol for a warm front?

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Warm front is characterized by warm air rising over cooler air.

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What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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What type of front is represented by the symbol for a cold front?

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Cold front is characterized by cold air pushing under warm air.

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Where do hurricanes typically form?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters.

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Which city is likely to see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours: Billings, Montana, Atlanta, Georgia, Minneapolis, Minnesota, or Miami, Florida?

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Atlanta, Georgia is likely to see an increase in temperatures.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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A stationary front is represented by alternating blue triangles and red semicircles.

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What is the main characteristic of an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and steady precipitation.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

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What is the definition of insolation?

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Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a given area.