Weather and Climate

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by a funnel shape and strong winds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which weather event has the strongest winds: tornado, hurricane, or blizzard?

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Hurricane has the strongest winds among these weather events.

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What climate zone is most of the USA located in?

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Most of the USA is located in the temperate climate zone.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What factors influence air pressure?

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Air pressure is influenced by temperature, altitude, and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does altitude affect air pressure?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases because there are fewer air molecules above a given surface.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns by affecting the movement of air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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