Weather Vocabulary Review

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What is a tropical storm?

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A low-pressure system that starts in the tropics with winds of at least 65 kilometers per hour (40 mi/h) but less than 120 kilometers per hour (74 mi/h).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of air mass is dry?

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Continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an air mass?

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A large volume of air that has nearly the same temperature and humidity at different locations at the same altitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the characteristic weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a hurricane?

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A powerful tropical storm with winds exceeding 120 kilometers per hour (74 mi/h).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5