Weather Predictions

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What does a stationary front mean?

Back

Two air masses collide and neither moves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What do the letters H and L stand for on a weather map?

Back

High and low pressure systems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What causes wind?

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Air moving from areas of HIGH density to areas of LOW density.

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What type of front is shown on the surface weather map?

Back

Both A (Cold Front) and B (Warm Front).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a warm front mean?

Back

A warm, moist air mass slides over a cold, dense air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

Back

A cold dense air mass pushes under a warm less dense air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of high pressure systems in weather?

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High pressure systems generally bring clear skies and calm weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of low pressure systems in weather?

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Low pressure systems are associated with clouds, precipitation, and stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4