5th Grade Weather Test 2 NC Huff

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air replaces cold air in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What type of clouds are puffy and associated with good weather?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy white clouds associated with good weather.

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From which direction does NC's weather mostly come?

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NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to earth's rotation and the jet stream.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air replaces warm air in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6