Understanding Severe Weather Patterns
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. It can affect weather patterns and phenomena.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does low air pressure relate to tornado formation?
Back
Low air pressure can lead to tornado formation when it interacts with colliding air masses, creating instability in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are weather fronts?
Back
Weather fronts are boundaries between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather, including storms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do weather fronts cause thunderstorms?
Back
Weather fronts cause air masses to mix, which can lead to the development of thunderstorms due to instability and moisture.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When are hurricanes most active in the Atlantic Ocean?
Back
Hurricanes are most active in the Atlantic Ocean during the summer and early fall.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a supercell tornado?
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A supercell tornado is a type of tornado that forms from a supercell thunderstorm, characterized by a rotating updraft.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do air masses play in thunderstorms?
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Air masses provide the moisture and temperature differences needed for thunderstorms to develop.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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