Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass moves in and slides over a cold air mass, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass moves in and displaces a warm air mass, typically resulting in sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

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What is high pressure?

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High pressure is a weather system characterized by descending air, leading to clear skies and stable weather conditions.

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What is low pressure?

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Low pressure is a weather system characterized by rising air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What are thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms are weather events characterized by the presence of thunder, lightning, and heavy rain, often associated with cold fronts.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What factors can destroy a hurricane?

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A hurricane can be destroyed by strong vertical winds, cold water, and movement over land.

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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 humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.