Science Flashcard 5.1

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What is moisture in the air called?

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Humidity

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What type of front is associated with a drop in temperature and often brings storms?

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Cold Front

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What is the best title for a graphic showing how convection currents distribute thermal energy?

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How Convection Currents Distribute Thermal Energy

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Which extreme weather event is most likely to occur during a thunderstorm?

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Tornado

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable when testing the effect of antifreeze on the freezing point of water?

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The temperature at which the water/antifreeze mixture freezes

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What is the definition of humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air up.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the role of convection currents in weather?

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They help distribute thermal energy in the atmosphere, affecting weather patterns.

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What is the definition of a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.