Air Pressure and Winds... NC Fifth Grade Weather

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What causes winds?

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Winds are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What weather does North Carolina experience when the jet stream moves south?

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North Carolina will experience cold weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of weather occurs when a low pressure system moves into North Carolina?

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Rainy and windy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does high air pressure indicate about the weather?

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High air pressure indicates clear skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a boundary where two air masses meet called?

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A front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure; cold air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?

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Low pressure systems are typically associated with cloudy, rainy, and stormy weather.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.