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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| air pressure | the pressure that a column of air exerts on the air or a surface, below it. |
| air mass | a large area of air that has uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure. |
| blizzard | a violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow. |
| computer model | detailed computer programs that solve a set of complex mathematical formulas. |
| dew point: | temperature at which air is fully saturated because of decreasing temperatures while holding the amount of moisture constant. |
| Doppler radar | a specialized type of radar that can detect precipitation as well as the movement of small particles, which can be used to approximate wind speed. |
| front | : a boundary between two air masses. |
| humidity | the amount of water vapor in the air |
| high-pressure system | a large body of circulating air with high pressure at its center and lower pressure outside of the system. |
| hurricane | an intense tropical storm with winds exceeding 119 km/h. |