Condensation is the stage of the water cycle that forms ______. a) wind; b) rain droplets; c) plant life; d) clear skies
b) rain droplets
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Boundaries between different air masses are called _________.
fronts
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A flood with little or no warning is called a ________ flood.
flash
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What kind of weather will the warm front pictured on this map bring to Atlanta?
light precipitation followed by warmer temperatures
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Heat energy always moves from _________ areas to _________ areas.
...from warmer areas to colder areas.
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A front passes through Nebraska. There are severe winds and blizzards and the temperatures drop from about 45 degrees Fahrenheit to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. What kind of front passed through?
COLD FRONT
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What is the study of the atmosphere and weather called?
meteorology
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In this image, the air coming from area A would be bringing (HUMID or DRY) conditions to area B
HUMID
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Weather patterns help fuel the movement of _______ on planet Earth. a) sunlight; b) soil; c) water; d) fossil fuels
c) water
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What type of storm forms out over the oceans, closer to the equator (because the warmer water helps create the storm).
hurricane
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On this map, the cold front is moving in which direction?
southeast (toward the states of Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri / toward St. Louis)
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In this picture, the arrows show air circulation. The arrow rising up would represent (WARMER or COLDER) air.
WARMER
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Cold ocean surface currents bring ________ temperatures to coastal areas that they flow past.