Meteorology Vocab Flashcards

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Meteorology

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The study of the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Tornado

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Very violent wind storm formed on land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Hurricane

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Tropical storm that forms over the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Drought

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Lack of rain or snow over a long period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Blizzard

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Severe winter storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Low Pressure

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Attracts warm and moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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High Pressure

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Attracts cool and dry air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Air Pressure

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The weight of air molecules pressing down on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Avalanche

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A large amount of snow that quickly moves down a slope

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Weather

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The short term or daily state of the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5