Weather Prediction

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What type of weather often accompanies a cold front?

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Rain and colder temperatures.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does measuring the amount of water vapor in the air describe?

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Humidity.

Front

How have weather predictions changed over time?

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Computer models make predictions more accurate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of front is indicated by a purple line on a weather map?

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Occluded front.

Front

What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

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Clear skies, calm winds, no precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warmer air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a colder air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of satellites in weather prediction?

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Satellites provide real-time data on cloud cover, temperature, and moisture.

Front

What is the significance of humidity in weather prediction?

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Humidity affects precipitation, cloud formation, and temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are computer models used for in weather forecasting?

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They simulate atmospheric conditions to predict future weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2