Weather Fronts/Severe Weather

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A tropical low-pressure system with winds blowing at speeds of 119 km/h or more.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure system?

Back

High-pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm air or gentle breezes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

When is hurricane season?

Back

Hurricane season is from June to the end of November.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A destructive, rotating column of air that has very high wind speeds and is sometimes visible as a funnel-shaped cloud.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A boundary that forms between two air masses.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What are the different types of weather fronts?

Back

The main types of weather fronts are cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a colder air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing steady rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the difference between a watch and a warning in severe weather?

Back

A watch indicates that conditions are favorable for severe weather, while a warning means severe weather is occurring or imminent.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5