Meteorology

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What type of front occurs when two air masses meet and stall?

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Stationary front with clouds and precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A fast-moving front that often brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies and cooler temperatures.

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What is thermal energy?

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Heat.

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What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of oxygen?

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21%.

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What is a warm front?

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A front that occurs when warm air rises over cooler air, often bringing prolonged showers.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often bringing snowstorms.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet and neither moves, leading to clouds and precipitation.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides thermal energy that drives weather patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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