Atmosphere and Weather Test Review-Moore-2024-20225

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What layer do meteors start to break apart?

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Mesosphere

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What front occurs when fast moving cold air pushes a warm air mass up quickly and may result in storms?

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Cold front

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed

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What is the symbol for a cold front and what direction is it moving?

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Cold front; moving southeast

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Which layer has the greatest air pressure?

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Troposphere

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and air pressure is highest.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, often leading to gradual weather changes.

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of rain.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.