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What happens to the air pressure when a cold front moves into an area?
What happens to the air pressure when a cold front moves into an area?
Air pressure increases.
What type of air mass is formed over the sea and is characterized as moist or humid?
What type of air mass is formed over the sea and is characterized as moist or humid?
Maritime air mass.
What type of front is formed when a cold front moves faster than a warm front and catches up to it?
What type of front is formed when a cold front moves faster than a warm front and catches up to it?
Occluded front.
What tool is used to detect precipitation and wind direction and speed?
What tool is used to detect precipitation and wind direction and speed?
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What is the term for the boundary between two air masses, often bringing unsettled weather?
What is the term for the boundary between two air masses, often bringing unsettled weather?
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What is the primary source of heat that affects the temperature of air molecules?
What is the primary source of heat that affects the temperature of air molecules?
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Why does air pressure decrease with an increase in temperature?
Why does air pressure decrease with an increase in temperature?
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What is the relationship between air humidity and temperature?
What is the relationship between air humidity and temperature?
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What is the direction of wind movement?
What is the direction of wind movement?
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What is the significance of the dew point in relation to humidity?
What is the significance of the dew point in relation to humidity?
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