Weather

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What type of weather is produced by a high pressure system?

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Clear, cool weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Where do cold ocean currents originate?

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From the poles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?

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Cold.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is associated with warm air rising over cold air?

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Warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is humid and cold?

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Maritime polar.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main characteristic of a low pressure system?

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It typically brings cloudy and stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist, while continental air masses are dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front occurs when two air masses meet but neither advances?

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Stationary front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the effect of ocean currents on coastal weather?

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They can moderate temperatures and influence precipitation patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5