Weather Vocabulary Review

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What is Doppler Radar?

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A radar tracking system using the Doppler Effect to determine the location and velocity of a storm, clouds, precipitation, etc.

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What is a Hurricane?

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A tropical low-pressure system with sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (74 mi/h) or more.

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What is Relative Humidity?

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The percentage of water vapor that is actually in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold.

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What are Maritime Air Masses?

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Air masses that form over water.

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What is an Air Mass?

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A large volume of air that has nearly the same temperature and humidity at different locations at the same altitude.

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What is a Barometer?

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An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is an Anemometer?

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An instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What is a Thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder.

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What is a Cold Front?

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The leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air.

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What is a Warm Front?

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The leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.