Weather and Climate

Front

What is the boundary between two air masses that meet called?

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front

Front

What does a prediction of wind show regarding the direction and speed of the wind?

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probability

Front

What is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time?

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climate

Front

What is the name of the job that tells the weather?

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meteorologist

Front

What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?

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cloudy with a chance of precipitation

Front

What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area?

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climate

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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barometer

Front

What is the term for a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity?

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air mass

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and the warm air rises?

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warm front

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What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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condensation