Weather Fronts and Weather Maps
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Science
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4th - 6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves in and slides over a cold air mass, often causing long periods of precipitation and warmer temperatures.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the symbol of a cold front represent on a weather map?
Back
It represents a boundary where a cold air mass is moving in and pushing against a warm air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?
Back
Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a low pressure system?
Back
A low pressure system is a weather system characterized by clouds, wind, storms, and counterclockwise wind circulation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?
Back
High pressure systems are typically associated with clear skies and dry air.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?
Back
A warm front involves warm air rising over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes, while a cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air, leading to more abrupt weather changes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are occluded fronts?
Back
Occluded fronts occur when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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