Analyzing Weather Maps
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a weather map?
Back
A weather map is a visual representation of the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a given time, showing elements like temperature, precipitation, and pressure systems.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a low pressure system indicate?
Back
A low pressure system typically indicates cloudy weather and precipitation, as it is associated with rising air that cools and condenses.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a high pressure system indicate?
Back
A high pressure system usually indicates clear skies and fair weather, as it is associated with sinking air that warms and dries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass, often resulting in precipitation and a drop in temperature.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer air mass that replaces a cooler air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
Back
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged cloudy and rainy conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground, often resulting in complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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