Weather Predictions
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is high pressure in weather?
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High pressure refers to an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, often leading to clear and sunny weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is typically associated with high pressure?
Back
High pressure usually means sunny weather because cold air is sinking.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which replaces a warmer mass of air, often bringing storms and a drop in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, usually bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
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 often precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of wind speed in weather forecasting?
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Wind speed is a critical factor in weather forecasting as it affects temperature, precipitation, and storm development.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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