Weather and Climate

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What is air pressure?

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A force applied by the weight of air.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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Which climate zone receives the least amount of direct sunlight?

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Polar zone.

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What is a cold front?

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Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off, bringing heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail, followed by cool, fair weather.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A scientist who studies weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, often bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period.

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What is a tropical zone?

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A climate zone characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity, typically found near the equator.