Weather in the Atmosphere

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to changes in the atmospheric conditions over a short time span.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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What can be an effect of climate change on weather patterns?

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Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

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What type of weather is typically associated with high pressure (H)?

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Clear weather.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure (L)?

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Stormy or rainy weather.

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

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Wet.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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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.

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What are the main types of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.