Weather, Weather Tools, and Clouds

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What is weather?

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Weather describes conditions of the atmosphere at a particular moment.

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What is climate?

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Climate describes the average weather conditions of an area over a long period, typically 30 years.

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What do dark stratus clouds indicate?

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Dark stratus clouds often indicate that snow or rain may occur.

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What does a high-pressure symbol on a weather map indicate?

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A high-pressure symbol indicates clear skies and fair weather.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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 refers to long-term average conditions.

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What type of weather is expected when temperatures are around freezing and dark clouds are present?

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Snow is expected when temperatures are around freezing and dark clouds are present.

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What does a weather map showing snowfall over three days represent?

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It represents the weather conditions because it shows precipitation over a few days.

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What is a warm front?

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

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where cold air replaces warm air, often bringing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.