Unit 3 CUA Review

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What is a maritime tropical air mass?

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An air mass that forms over warm ocean waters, typically bringing warm and humid conditions.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, often bringing cooler temperatures and precipitation.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, usually resulting in gradual temperature increases and light rain.

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What are isobars?

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

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What direction does weather generally move across the United States?

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Weather generally moves from West to East in the United States.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cooler temperatures and precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warmer temperatures and often light rain or drizzle.

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What is an occluded front?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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

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What is the significance of atmospheric pressure in weather?

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Atmospheric pressure influences wind patterns and weather systems; low pressure often leads to stormy weather, while high pressure usually brings clear skies.