Weather Vocab 8.10A and 8.10B

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What is a low pressure system?

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A weather system characterized by warmer, less dense, rising air that often leads to cloudy skies and precipitation.

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What is a jet stream?

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A current of fast moving air in the upper atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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What is air pressure?

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The weight of the air pressing down on a surface, which can affect weather conditions.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that occurs when cooler air from land moves towards the sea, typically at night.

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What is a high pressure system?

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A weather system characterized by cooler, more dense, sinking air that usually results in clear, sunny skies.

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What causes cloudy skies?

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Cloudy skies are often caused by low pressure systems where warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to condensation.

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What is the role of the Gulf Stream?

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A warm ocean current that influences climate and weather patterns, particularly along the eastern coast of the United States.

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What are trade winds?

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Persistent winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents.

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What is humidity?

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

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What is a sea breeze?

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A breeze that occurs when cooler air from the sea moves towards the land, typically during the day.