Weather Vocab

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A stream in the ocean's circulation system created by gravity, wind, and water density changes.

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ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Transfer of thermal energy by particle movement in a material, occurring in Earth's atmosphere. Hot air rises, cool air sinks.

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convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Large body of circulating air with high pressure at its center and lower pressure outside, brings clear skies and fair weather.

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high pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Large body of circulating air with low pressure at its center, brings rainy or stormy weather.

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low pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Violent storms formed by evaporating ocean water creating low pressure under warm air.

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hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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A body of air over a large area with specific pressure, temperature, and humidity characteristics.

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air mass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Leading edge of air mass: boundary between two air masses.

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front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Wind blowing from land to sea due to temperature and pressure differences.

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land breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Wind blowing from sea to land due to temperature and pressure differences.

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sea breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Narrow bands of strong winds in the upper atmosphere blowing west to east.

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jet stream

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6