Weather Basics

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What symbol is used to represent a high pressure system on a weather map?

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A blue 'H'.

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What does a stationary front symbol look like on a weather map?

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A line with alternating triangles and semicircles.

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What is the term for a warm air mass overtaking a slow-moving cold air mass?

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Warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the definition of weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?

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A line with triangles on it.

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What does a low pressure system indicate about the weather?

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It typically indicates cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Gradual warming and light precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of a weather radar?

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To detect precipitation and storm systems.