Science Review-Weather Patterns

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What percentage of solar energy is absorbed by the Earth's land and water?

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50%

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water in a pot

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What tool is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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What type of front is shown?

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Stationary Front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the meaning of 'Meso' in Mesosphere?

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Middle

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What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather systems and influences temperature and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an anemometer used for?

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To measure wind speed.