Weather Maps

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes the warm air up, often leading to a drop in temperature.

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What happens to air temperature when a cold front approaches?

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The air temperature decreases.

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Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What do people decide based on the temperature?

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What to wear.

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What does a sunny weather symbol represent?

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Sunny with clear skies.

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What does a partly cloudy weather symbol represent?

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Partly cloudy.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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Which city is known for experiencing thunderstorms?

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Miami.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What does a weather map show?

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A weather map shows the current weather conditions in different areas.