Weather

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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 place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air, often resulting in precipitation and a drop in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is high pressure in weather terms?
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High pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than surrounding areas, usually associated with fair weather and clear skies.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is low pressure in weather terms?
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Low pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy weather and precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes precipitation?
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Precipitation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere condenses into droplets or ice crystals that become heavy enough to fall to the ground.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is humidity?
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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.
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