Weather & Climate Test Review

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What are the types of data meteorologists collect to predict weather?

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Air Pressure, Air Temperature, Wind.

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What device is used to measure Air Pressure?

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Barometer.

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What causes the Coriolis Effect?

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Earth's rotation.

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What type of weather is associated with an intense front?

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Intense precipitation and thunderstorms.

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How does the temperature of a city near an ocean compare to an inland city of the same latitude?

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A city near an ocean has a more constant temperature throughout the year.

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What is the definition of Weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A boundary between two different air masses.

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What type of front typically brings light winds and precipitation?

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Warm front.