Weather/ Climate Vocabulary

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Isobar Map

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A map that shows points of equal barometric air pressure, indicating wind speed.

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Density

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A measure of the mass of a material in a given volume.

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Conduction

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Front (in weather context)

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A boundary separating two different air masses, often bringing changes in weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Tornado

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A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground, crossing land in a narrow path.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Air Mass

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A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Dew Point

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The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Convection

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Radiation

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Hurricane

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A large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2