Weather Instruments, Maps and Forecasting

Weather Instruments, Maps and Forecasting

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather satellite?

Back

A weather satellite is a type of satellite that is used to monitor and collect data about the Earth's weather and climate.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What data do weather satellites collect?

Back

Weather satellites collect data on solar radiation, clouds and storm systems, wind speed and direction, and more.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather occurs at a warm front?

Back

At a warm front, broad clouds form and gentle rain falls.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather balloon?

Back

A weather balloon is a large balloon filled with helium or hydrogen that carries instruments to measure temperature, air pressure, and humidity into the atmosphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather do low pressure systems cause?

Back

Low pressure systems typically cause cloudy, wet weather.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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