Weather Test Review

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What happens to rain when it falls through freezing air temperatures?

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It changes to sleet.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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If the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current did not exist, which country's climate would be most similar to Great Britain's?

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Canada.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the primary cause of wind?

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The uneven heating of Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of weather is expected when a warm front moves into an area?

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Cloudy skies and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a storm that forms over warm sections of the ocean called?

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Hurricane.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a form of precipitation that occurs when rain freezes before it hits the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of Great Britain?

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The Gulf Stream warms the climate of Great Britain, making it milder than other regions at similar latitudes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role does the Labrador Current play in the climate of North America?

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The Labrador Current brings cold water from the Arctic, cooling the coastal regions of North America.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases, and vice versa.

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What are the characteristics of a warm front?

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A warm front is characterized by gradual temperature increases, cloud formation, and often leads to precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6