Understanding Severe Weather Patterns
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is air pressure?
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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It can affect weather patterns and phenomena.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does low air pressure relate to tornado formation?
Back
Low air pressure can lead to tornado formation when it interacts with colliding air masses, creating instability in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are weather fronts?
Back
Weather fronts are boundaries between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather, including storms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do weather fronts cause thunderstorms?
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Weather fronts cause air masses to mix, which can lead to the development of thunderstorms due to instability and moisture.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When are hurricanes most active in the Atlantic Ocean?
Back
Hurricanes are most active in the Atlantic Ocean during the summer and early fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a supercell tornado?
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A supercell tornado is a type of tornado that forms from a supercell thunderstorm, characterized by a rotating updraft.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do air masses play in thunderstorms?
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Air masses provide the moisture and temperature differences needed for thunderstorms to develop.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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