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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are hurricanes?
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Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters, characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do oceans add to make hurricanes strong?
Back
Oceans add heat and moisture, which are essential for the formation and intensification of hurricanes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a jet stream?
Back
A jet stream is a high-speed wind that moves in the upper atmosphere, influencing weather patterns by controlling the direction and speed of surface winds.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the jet stream affect weather patterns?
Back
The jet stream separates cold northern air from warm southern air, which is crucial for predicting weather changes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when an air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean from the tropics?
Back
It typically brings warm and wet weather patterns to the areas it moves over.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
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A cold front is formed when a cold air mass collides abruptly with a warmer air mass, often leading to storms and a drop in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing light rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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