Weather Phenomena and Data Collection

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cooler temperatures and heavy rain.

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What type of cloud is produced in a cold front?

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Tall clouds.

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What weather instrument would you use to measure the height of clouds?

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Radar stations.

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What weather phenomenon produces hail?

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Thunderstorms.

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The formation of a thunderstorm begins when:

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Warm, moist air rises and cools.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain.

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What is the role of radar in weather forecasting?

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Radar is used to detect precipitation, its intensity, and movement, helping to predict storms.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.