Air Pressure and Fronts

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It decreases with altitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

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High pressure systems are generally associated with clear skies and fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?

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Low pressure systems are often associated with cloudy skies, precipitation, and stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a cold front indicate?

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A cold front indicates that a colder air mass is moving in, often bringing rain and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a warm front indicate?

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A warm front indicates that a warmer air mass is moving in, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and light rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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 stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does air pressure affect weather?

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Changes in air pressure can lead to different weather patterns; high pressure usually brings clear weather, while low pressure can lead to storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents a high pressure system on a weather map?

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A high pressure system is typically represented by a blue 'H' on a weather map.

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What symbol represents a low pressure system on a weather map?

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A low pressure system is typically represented by a red 'L' on a weather map.