4.1 and 4.2 review

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What weather conditions are necessary for the formation of a tornado?

Back

Cold front meeting a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How is precipitation measured?

Back

Using a rain gauge.

Front

What is temperature?

Back

The measure of how hot or cold something is.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the difference between an ocean current and a wind belt?

Back

The Gulf Stream is an ocean current, while the jet stream is a wind belt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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True or False: The jet stream is a warm water current and the Gulf Stream is a narrow band of high-speed winds that flows from west to east.

Back

FALSE.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the role of a cold front in weather patterns?

Back

A cold front can lead to severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

An anemometer.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

Back

The Gulf Stream is a major ocean current that influences climate and weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does the jet stream affect weather?

Back

The jet stream can steer weather systems and influence temperature and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the characteristics of a warm front?

Back

A warm front typically brings gradual temperature increases and prolonged precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5