Weather Review

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What is a hygrometer?

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A hygrometer is a tool used to measure the humidity or moisture content in the air.

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How does a warm front form?

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A warm front forms when a warm air mass gently rises over a cold air mass.

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How does air always want to move?

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Air always wants to move from high pressure to low pressure.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a tool used to measure wind speed.

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How does a stationary front form?

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A stationary front forms when two different air masses are neither strong enough to replace each other.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is a tool used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air.

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature and light rain.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.