Weather Flashcard With Hail Conditions

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What is conduction in the context of energy transfer?

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Conduction is the transfer of energy through direct contact between materials, not by the movement of flowing matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Define 'Air Mass'.

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the density of a warm air mass compared to a cold air mass?

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A warm air mass has a low density compared to a cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents an occluded front in weather maps?

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An occluded front is represented by a line with alternating semicircles and triangles on the same side.

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In which direction does heat move?

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Heat moves from warmer areas to cooler areas.

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

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What is the significance of air mass movement in weather patterns?

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The movement of air masses can lead to changes in weather conditions, including precipitation and temperature variations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are the characteristics of a cold front?

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A cold front is characterized by a mass of cold air replacing a mass of warm air, often leading to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an example of a weather phenomenon associated with hail?

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Hail is often associated with severe thunderstorms, particularly those with strong updrafts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does humidity affect the formation of hail?

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High humidity levels can contribute to the development of strong thunderstorms, which are conducive to hail formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What role do updrafts play in hail formation?

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Updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets upward into colder regions of the atmosphere, where they freeze and form hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5