Meteorology

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What is Meteorology?

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The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.

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What is a Land Breeze?

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A breeze that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the sea.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A breeze that blows from the sea to land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.

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What is Dew Point?

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The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense.

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often resulting in prolonged wet weather.

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What type of air mass is cP?

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Continental Polar air mass, which brings extremely cold and dry weather.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain.

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What causes Mountain Breezes?

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Differences in altitude and temperature, where cooler air flows down from mountains.

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What is Humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.