UNIT 4: Weather

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front is a weather front formed when a warm air mass is caught between two cooler air masses.

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What causes surface currents in the ocean?

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Surface currents are caused by global wind patterns, Earth's rotation, and density differences.

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Which air mass is characterized as warm and dry?

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Continental tropical air mass is characterized as warm and dry.

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What does a warm front symbol represent?

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A warm front symbol represents the boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a fast-moving cold air mass that overtakes a warm air mass.

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Define a warm front.

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A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a weather front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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What is the role of global wind patterns in weather?

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Global wind patterns influence weather by distributing heat and moisture around the planet.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.