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weather

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Gulf stream warm water current that originates in the gulf of mexico
Warm front Cloudy skies, steady rain for a longer period of time, and increased temperatures Moist air masses= less dense, rises, warm and wet weather When temperature increases, air pressure decreases
Cold front Cloudy skies, heavy precipitation for a short period of time, and decreased temperatures
Cirrus clouds Thin, wispy, made of ice crystals; bring clear skies
Cumulus clouds White, fluffy; bring fair weather
Stratus clouds Low, cover sky like blanket; bring overcast weather, little sun
Cumulonimbus clouds Tall, large, dark; bring thunderstorms
Nimbostratus clouds Cover sky in thin layers; bring light rain or snow
Wind Formed from the unequal heating of the Earth's surface which causes air to flow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure Measured by direction and speed Global winds blow west to east
High pressure system Clear skies, sunny, dry, fair weather, cumulus clouds
Low pressure system Cloudy skies, rainy weather, stratus clouds
Jet stream fast flowing air current
Prevailing westerlies
Sea breeze
Land breeze
Weather
Climate
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