Predicting Weather Review

Identify the symbol for a cold front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Identify the symbol for a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Identify the symbol for a low pressure system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Identify the symbol for a high pressure system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When a cold front arrives, what happens to the temperature of the air?

• It gets warmer

• It gets colder

• The temperature does not change

• It instantly freezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When a warm front arrives, what happens to the temperature of the air?

• It gets warmer

• It gets colder

• The temperature does not change

• It instantly freezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

True or false: Warm air rises above cold air

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• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or false: Cold air rises above warm air.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why does warm air rise above cold air?

• Cold air is less dense so it floats above warm air

• Cold air is more dense so it floats above warm air

• Warm air is less dense so it floats above cold air

• Warm air is more dense so it floats above cold air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather occurs at a cold front?

• Thunderstorms, rain, snow

• Light rain, showers

• Very hot temperatures

• Foggy but very warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5