Predicting Weather Review

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What type of air mass brings warm, moist weather to North Carolina?

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Maritime tropical air mass (Air mass #2) brings warm, moist weather to North Carolina.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

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70% of Earth's surface is covered by oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How do physical properties of air contribute to convection currents?

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Warmer air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the stage during which clouds form?

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Condensation is the stage during which clouds form.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What happens to air pressure as you go up through the atmosphere?

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Air pressure decreases as you go up through the atmosphere because there are fewer molecules.

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What is an 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 are the two main types of air masses?

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The two main types of air masses are maritime (moist) and continental (dry).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the role of the Sun's energy in weather patterns?

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The Sun's energy heats the Earth's surface, causing atmospheric convection currents that produce winds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), resulting in the circulation of air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

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Warmer air is less dense than cooler air, which causes it to rise.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4