Air Masses and Weather Concepts

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes conditions such as wind and rain at a particular time, whereas climate describes typical seasonal conditions.

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Which factor does NOT influence climate?

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Beach erosion does not influence climate.

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What does the average winter temperature of 30 degrees F represent?

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Climate.

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How does climate change as you move north from the equator?

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On average, the climates will get cooler.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is where two different air masses meet.

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What are air masses?

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Large bodies of air that have uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is the role of the Sun's energy in climate?

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The Sun's energy drives weather patterns and influences climate.

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What are global wind patterns?

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Winds that circulate around the Earth, affecting climate and 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 humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.