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| What is a thunderstorm? | a small, intense weather system capable of producing strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder |
| What is humidity? | the amount of water vapor in the air |
| What is a cold front? | a cold air mass meets and pushes a warm air mass out of its way |
| How would you describe a maritime tropical air mass in regard to temperature and moisture content? | a cold air mass meets and pushes a warm air mass out of its way |
| What is a warm front? | type of front begins with drizzly precipitation and is followed by warm, clear, sunny weather |
| What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system? | cloudy weather |
| What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system? | clear weather |
| Which type of front forms when a warm air mass is trapped between two cold air masses and forced to rise? | occluded front |
| Describe the difference between mountain and valley breezes. | Mountain breeze: a breeze created at night when cool air sinks from the mountain top into the valley below |
| Describe the difference between land and sea breezes. | Land breeze: a local wind caused by cool air moving from the land towards water. |
