Unit 2 Lesson 1: Influences on Weather

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A large body of air in which temperature and humidity are nearly the same throughout it is called...

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Air Mass

Front

What kind of front occurs when there is not enough wind for either the cold or warm air mass to move?

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Stationary Front

Front

What kind of front quickly pushes up warm air mass and can cause thunderstorms?

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Cold Front

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What is high humidity?

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A lot of water vapor in the air

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A barometer measures what?

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Air Pressure

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An air mass is a large area of air that has the same

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temperature and humidity 

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If the air is coming from the desert, what will it feel like?

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hot and dry

Front

Which type of front is shown in the symbol? Options: warm front, cold front, stationary front

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stationary front

Front

Which type of front is shown in the symbol? Options: warm front, cold front, stationary front

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warm front

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What causes wind?

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Uneven heating of Earth's surface