Weather Vocab
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A stream in the ocean's circulation system created by gravity, wind, and water density changes.
Back
ocean currents
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Transfer of thermal energy by particle movement in a material, occurring in Earth's atmosphere. Hot air rises, cool air sinks.
Back
convection
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Large body of circulating air with high pressure at its center and lower pressure outside, brings clear skies and fair weather.
Back
high pressure system
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Large body of circulating air with low pressure at its center, brings rainy or stormy weather.
Back
low pressure system
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Violent storms formed by evaporating ocean water creating low pressure under warm air.
Back
hurricanes
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A body of air over a large area with specific pressure, temperature, and humidity characteristics.
Back
air mass
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Leading edge of air mass: boundary between two air masses.
Back
front
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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