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What is a visual representation of the movement of weather conditions?
weather map
What is the scientific attempt to make accurate predictions of future weather and weather patterns?
weather forecasting
What is large section of the lower troposphere that has the same weather conditions throughout?
air mass
What is the leading edge of an air mass?
front
What is leading edge of a cooler air mass; brings a line of showers of thunderstorms?
cold front
What is leading edge of a warm air mass; brings heavy rain?
warm front
What is a thin and feathery high level clouds?
cirrus clouds
What is a layered low level clouds?
stratus clouds
What is a puffy low level clouds?
cumulus clouds
What are clouds that produce thunder and lightning; usually indicate the presence of strong storms?
cumulonimbus clouds
What is a violently whirling winds forming a funnel cloud shape; produced by thunderstorms?
tornado
What is a extremely large rotating storm that forms over warm ocean water?
hurricane
What is an event that occurs when an area is overcome with more water than it can handle?
flood
What is the condition and health of the atmosphere?
air quality
What is an agency that protects humans and the environment?
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
What is a transfer of heat from one place to another (related to liquids and gases)?
convection
