5th Grade Weather NC Huff

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What is the present state of the atmosphere?

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Weather

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What type of weather do high pressure systems bring?

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Sunny weather

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When air moves from water to land, what is this called?

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Sea breeze

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What is the name of the ocean off the West Coast of the United States?

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Pacific Ocean

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of the air above a surface.

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What is a land breeze?

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A breeze that blows from land to sea, typically occurring at night.