5th Grade Weather Review-SchoolNet

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can affect weather patterns globally.

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How does warmer ocean water affect weather in California during El Niño?

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Warmer ocean water allows for warmer, wet air to travel east toward the United States, leading to increased precipitation in California.

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What is a low-pressure weather system?

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A low-pressure weather system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of the surrounding areas, often bringing clouds and precipitation.

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What is a high-pressure weather system?

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A high-pressure weather system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of the surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies and dry weather.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure system?

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High-pressure systems are usually associated with clear and sunny weather.

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What type of weather is associated with a low-pressure system?

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Low-pressure systems are usually associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What are nimbostratus clouds?

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Nimbostratus clouds are thick, gray clouds that cover the sky and bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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What happens when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

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When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, it can lead to the formation of clouds and precipitation, often resulting in rainy weather.

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What is the role of a thermometer in weather measurement?

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A thermometer measures air temperature.