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
Front
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?
Back
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
Front
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
Front
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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