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What is Convection?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.

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The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

Coastal flooding occurs when water from the ocean, sea, or large lakes inundates land areas along the coast, usually due...

A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...