4.6 Clouds and Weather

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What is a Thunderstorm?

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A Thunderstorm is the most powerful electrical storm, characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What type of pressure system causes dry and fair weather?

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A High pressure system causes dry and fair weather.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change?

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Cirrus clouds indicate that the weather is going to change.

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Which clouds are fluffy, white, and have flat bottoms, usually present during fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, usually present during fair weather.

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What is the definition of a Cumulus cloud?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls and indicate fair weather.

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What is a Cumulonimbus cloud?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a Cirrus cloud look like?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are high in the atmosphere and often indicate a change in the weather.

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What is the role of High pressure in weather?

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High pressure generally leads to clear skies and fair weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Low pressure system?

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A Low pressure system is associated with cloudy skies and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6