Weather Maps
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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The cold front is moving
Back
east and southeast
Answer explanation
A cold front typically moves from west to east and can shift southeast. Therefore, the correct answer is 'east and southeast', indicating the general movement of cold fronts in meteorology.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When a cold front moves in
Back
it forces warm air to rise rapidly creating big clouds and likely rain
Answer explanation
When a cold front moves in, it forces warm air to rise rapidly, leading to the formation of large clouds and often resulting in rain. This is why the correct answer highlights the rapid rise of warm air.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is happening in Missouri along the cold front?
Back
Heavy rain or heavy snow
Answer explanation
Along the cold front in Missouri, heavy rain or heavy snow is occurring due to the clash of warm and cold air masses, leading to significant precipitation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which city is most likely to have thunderstorms soon? Options: Phoenix, Minneapolis, Columbia, Rapid City
Back
Minneapolis
Answer explanation
Minneapolis is more likely to experience thunderstorms due to its humid continental climate, which often leads to severe weather conditions, unlike the drier climates of Phoenix and Rapid City.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which city will probably have warmer temperatures and precipitation soon? Options: Albuquerque, Phoenix, Columbia, Rapid city
Back
Albuquerque
Answer explanation
Albuquerque is likely to experience warmer temperatures and increased precipitation soon due to its climate patterns, which typically show more variability compared to the other cities listed.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The central part of the United States is probably having...
Back
High Pressure - Cool and dry, sunny skies
Answer explanation
The central part of the United States typically experiences high pressure systems, which bring cool, dry air and sunny skies. This aligns with the correct choice: High Pressure - Cool and dry, sunny skies.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
Back
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
Answer explanation
The correct choice explains that weather refers to short-term conditions, like daily temperature and precipitation, while climate describes long-term patterns and averages over time, making it clear they are not the same.
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