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Weather map and symbols flashcard

Weather map and symbols flashcard

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5

Standards-aligned

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Wayground Content

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a high pressure system indicate on a weather map?

Back

A high pressure system typically indicates clear skies and fair weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a low pressure system indicate on a weather map?

Back

A low pressure system usually indicates cloudy, stormy weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, often leading to gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, often leading to sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often resulting in prolonged periods of rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many types of fronts are there?

Back

There are four main types of fronts: warm front, cold front, stationary front, and occluded front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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