Science Midterm Review

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What gases are responsible for creating acid rain?

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Nitrogen oxides are responsible for creating acid rain.

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What do you call a storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean?

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A storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean is called a Hurricane.

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What type of air masses form over water?

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Air masses that form over water are called moist air masses.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere labeled C?

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The layer labeled C is the Mesosphere.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front is a weather front where a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

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A hurricane is a storm that forms in the Atlantic Ocean, while a typhoon forms in the Pacific Ocean.

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What are the characteristics of a warm front?

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A warm front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air, leading to gradual temperature increases and cloud formation.

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What is the role of nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen oxides contribute to air pollution and the formation of acid rain.

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What is the definition of a cold front?

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