Weather and Climate

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather in an area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is characterized by warmer air, light and steady precipitation, and it moves from southwest to northeast.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does humidity refer to?

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Humidity refers to the moisture in the air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air with the same temperature and humidity.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an occluded front?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is characterized by colder air moving in, often bringing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5