6th Grade Weather Flashcard

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What weather pattern is associated with a cold front?

Back

Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and possible precipitation.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

Back

Cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

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What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

Back

Wind Vane.

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What is the relationship between climate and weather?

Back

Climate is the long-term average of weather.

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Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air up.

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What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, often bringing light rain.

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What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a barometer used for?

Back

To measure atmospheric pressure.