Weather

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What type of weather is typically associated with a LOW PRESSURE area?

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Precipitation, such as rain or storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a COLD front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What kind of weather do HIGH Pressure Systems usually bring?

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Sunny skies and clear weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Can weather prediction be 100% accurate?

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No, weather prediction is never 100% accurate.

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What factor most affects weather on a small island in the ocean?

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Ocean surface currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a HIGH PRESSURE system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a LOW PRESSURE system?

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An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are isobars?

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Lines on a weather map that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

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What does a warm front indicate?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of ocean currents in weather?

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Ocean currents can influence temperature and precipitation patterns in coastal areas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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