5th grade weather NC

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air replaces warm air in the atmosphere, often leading to storms and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What tool is used to measure air pressure?

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A barometer is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

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What type of clouds are puffy and associated with good weather?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy white clouds that indicate fair weather.

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What is the present state of the atmosphere called?

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The present state of the atmosphere is referred to as weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather do high pressure systems bring?

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High pressure systems typically bring sunny weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain or drizzle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4