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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weather?
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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?
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The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is density in the context of weather?
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Density is the ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume, affecting how air and water behave in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is convection?
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Convection is the process by which heat is transferred through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main components of the atmosphere?
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The main components of the atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and trace gases including carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a weather front?
Back
A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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