Air Pressure and Fronts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is air pressure?
Back
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It decreases with altitude.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?
Back
High pressure systems are generally associated with clear skies and fair weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?
Back
Low pressure systems are often associated with cloudy skies, precipitation, and stormy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a cold front indicate?
Back
A cold front indicates that a colder air mass is moving in, often bringing rain and a drop in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a warm front indicate?
Back
A warm front indicates that a warmer air mass is moving in, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and light rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
Back
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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