meteorology Review #2

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What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

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Where does the energy that creates weather come from?

Back

The energy to create weather comes from the Sun.

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What are clouds made of?

Back

Clouds are made of water vapor that condenses in the troposphere.

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What tool is used to measure wind direction?

Back

A wind vane is used to measure wind direction.

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What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the most abundant gas found in the atmosphere.

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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 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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as vapor into the atmosphere.