Weather

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is weather?
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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?
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The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is density in the context of weather?
Back
Density is the ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume, affecting how air and water behave in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is convection?
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Convection is the process by which heat is transferred through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main components of the atmosphere?
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The main components of the atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and trace gases including carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a weather front?
Back
A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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