Weather Patterns

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What is a storm surge?

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A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Which type of coast is most vulnerable to flooding after a storm surge?

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A gently sloping beach is most vulnerable to flooding after a storm surge.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a cool wind that blows from the land to the sea, usually occurring at night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the rain shadow effect?

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The rain shadow effect is a weather pattern where one side of a mountain receives a lot of rain while the other side remains dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes global winds?

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Global winds are caused by Earth's uneven heating and rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are currents?

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Currents are large-scale movements of water in the ocean, driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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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 skies and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with high-pressure systems?

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High-pressure systems are usually associated with clear skies and fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5