The Day After Tomorrow

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is hail?
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Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, formed in thunderstorms with strong updrafts.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are ice cores?
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Ice cores are cylindrical samples taken from ice sheets or glaciers, used to study past climate conditions and atmospheric composition.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a weather phenomenon?
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A weather phenomenon refers to any observable event in the atmosphere, such as storms, precipitation, or temperature changes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of Antarctica in climate studies?
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Antarctica is crucial for climate studies because it holds a significant portion of the Earth's freshwater and provides insights into historical climate patterns.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tornadoes?
Back
Tornadoes are rapidly rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant destruction.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
Back
Both hurricanes and typhoons are types of tropical cyclones; the term 'hurricane' is used in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, while 'typhoon' is used in the Northwest Pacific.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why might people in Northern states not evacuate during extreme weather?
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People in Northern states may not evacuate due to the belief that they are accustomed to cold weather and may not be able to reach safety in time.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
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