Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

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Where does the energy for weather come from?

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The Sun

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How does cold air move?

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It sinks and moves outward

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How does warm air move?

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It rises and moves inward

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An area of high pressure will likely experience what kind of weather?

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Clear and calm

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Air flows from an area of ___________ pressure to an area of _______ pressure.

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High; low

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Troposphere

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Which of the following represents a cold front on a weather map?

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A line with triangles pointing in one direction

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What type of weather does a warm front usually bring?

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Light rain followed by warm temperatures

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Under what conditions will the vortex of a tornado form?

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When warm, moist air meets cold, dry air

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In what ways are hurricanes and tornadoes alike?

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Both have strong rotating winds