Weather and Climate Review

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What is the main direction of a warm front's movement?

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From west to east.

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What does climate refer to?

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The average conditions in a place over a longer period of time.

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How does air feel when humidity is at 80%?

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Warm and wet.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.

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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 is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What does a thunderstorm watch indicate?

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Conditions are favorable for a thunderstorm to develop.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air moves over cold air.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where cold air moves under warm air.

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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.