Weather 5th grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to precipitation and thunderstorms.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when a cold front approaches?
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It usually produces intense thunderstorms due to the lifting of warm, moist air over the cold air.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is El Niño?
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El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can lead to warmer temperatures and increased rainfall in some regions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some effects of El Niño?
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Warmer temperatures and more rain in certain areas, affecting weather patterns globally.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Gulf Stream?
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The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, flows along the U.S. East Coast, and warms the UK.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the Gulf Stream affect climate?
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It helps to moderate the climate of the regions it flows past, making them warmer than they would be otherwise.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes wind?
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Wind is produced by differences in air temperatures, which create pressure differences in the atmosphere.
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