Weather

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What is the best forecast for New York in a couple of days?

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warmer temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a large body of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity called?

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Air mass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the term for the whole mass of air surrounding Earth?

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Atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What process is illustrated by the movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

In which direction is a cold front typically moving?

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Southeast

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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Front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

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Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the primary driver of weather patterns on Earth?

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The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

Front

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer