Weather

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What does a cold front indicate on a weather map?

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A cold front indicates a boundary where a colder air mass is replacing a warmer air mass, often leading to stormy weather.

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What is the function of a barometer?

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A barometer measures the atmospheric pressure, which helps predict weather changes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of a planet due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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Where do storms generally form?

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Storms generally form in low pressure systems.

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What causes the temperature to increase in the stratosphere?

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The temperature in the stratosphere increases due to the presence of ozone, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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What is a high pressure system?

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A high pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What is a low pressure system?

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A low pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What role does humidity play in weather?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, which can affect temperature, precipitation, and overall weather conditions.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a colder air mass, often leading to gradual weather changes and light rain.