Meteorology

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What is the weather like in a High Pressure Area?

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Sunny and mild.

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How does atmospheric pressure change with altitude?

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Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.

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What is the Dew Point?

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The Dew Point is the temperature when air becomes saturated.

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What type of air mass originates over land, near the equator?

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Continental Tropical.

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What does the amount of water vapor that air can hold depend on?

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The amount of water vapor that air can hold depends on temperature.

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What is meteorology?

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Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

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What is humidity?

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

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.

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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.