Weather

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What do warm fronts bring?

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Rain followed by hot humid air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are the forms of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What defines an air mass?

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An air mass is defined by its temperature and water vapor content (humidity).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What tool measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

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A warm front brings warm air and precipitation, while a cold front brings cooler air and often more severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of an anemometer?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions are associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts are associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5