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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground. This can lead to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

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What types of weather fronts can produce precipitation?

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All types of weather fronts (cold, warm, stationary, and occluded) can produce precipitation such as rain or snow.

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What is temperature in the context of weather?

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Temperature is a measure of how much kinetic energy is in the molecules in the air, indicating how hot or cold the air is.

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What causes winds?

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Winds are caused by differences in air pressure, which result from uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects (like winds) caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis.

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Define a cold front.

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air. It often brings precipitation and a drop in temperature.

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Define a warm front.

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air. It typically brings gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect temperature and precipitation.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, influencing weather patterns and wind.