Weather Instruments

Weather Instruments

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Science

6th - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a low pressure area?

Back

A low pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding locations, often associated with cloudy and rainy weather.

2.

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a station model represent?

Back

A station model is a symbolic representation of weather conditions at a specific location, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is formed when warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual temperature increases and often light rain.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, often resulting in thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a rain gauge?

Back

A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall over a specific period.

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