Science: The Earth's Atmosphere - Flashcards
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There is less humidity in the winter than in the summer because the air is drier.
A front occurs when two air masses collide and a boundary between the two masses forms.
Very isolated strong updrafts of warm moist air over land create the potential for a tornado.
Warm moist air over the tropics helps create the perfect conditions for a hurricane.
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