Weather 5th Grade Science

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What happens to the wind after the sun goes down?

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The wind will blow in the opposite direction.

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What must occur before clouds can form?

Back

Water vapor must lose heat energy.

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In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

Back

From west to east.

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What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus.

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What happens as a result of an approaching cold front?

Back

It will produce brief periods of heavy precipitation.

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What is weather?

Back

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often causing precipitation.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain.

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What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.