meteorology final exam

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What is the name of the atmospheric layer we live in?

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Troposphere: The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is a warm front?

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Warm Front: A boundary where warm air moves over cold air, leading to gradual temperature increases and often resulting in precipitation.

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Air pressure is expressed on maps using _______.

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Isobars: Lines on a weather map that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

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What happens to a hurricane if it crosses into cooler water or moves onto land?

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The hurricane will cause damage to coastal areas but eventually lose strength due to lack of warm water.

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What type of front is being shown?

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Cold Front: A boundary where a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is the definition of meteorology?

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Meteorology: The scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather: The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area; Climate: The long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a stationary front?

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Stationary Front: A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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Occluded Front: A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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Jet Stream: A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns and can steer storms.