Weather and Climate Patterns

Weather and Climate Patterns

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the border between an advancing mass of cold air and a receding mass of warm air.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What natural disaster is characterized by strong winds and rotating columns of air?

Back

A tornado is characterized by strong winds and rotating columns of air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of clouds?

Back

The three main types of clouds are cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of climate does Antarctica have?

Back

Antarctica has a polar climate.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by the direction the Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a region.

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