Weather Unit Review

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What causes wind?

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Unequal heating of the Earth.

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What is the weather like in Texas?

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Dry, with clear skies.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What does a warm front look like on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, often bringing storms.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is a maritime tropical (mT) air mass?

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A wet and warm air mass that forms over water.

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What is a continental polar (cP) air mass?

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A cold and dry air mass that forms over land.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.