Weather

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What do hurricanes need to form?

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Hurricanes need warm water to form.

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Where do cold ocean currents originate?

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Cold ocean currents come from the poles.

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What does an occluded front represent in weather?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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Where do warm ocean currents originate?

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Warm ocean currents come from the equator.

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How do convection currents in the atmosphere differ from those in a lava lamp?

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The earth gets its heat from the sun, while the lava lamp gets its heat from the light bulb below.

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What is the primary cause of wind?

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Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and influences temperature.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.