ESS.7.1.4 Flashcard

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What is the movement of air masses on a weather map?

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Air masses move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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How do weather fronts affect tornado formation?

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Tornadoes can form when two weather fronts move into one another.

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During which seasons are tornadoes most likely to form in the United States?

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Tornadoes are most likely to form in spring and summer because the Sun is warming the ground and the weather is transitioning.

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What weather change is likely if the temperature drops to 1°C?

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Snow will begin to fall.

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What type of clouds are associated with likely rain?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with likely rain.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and is the main cause of weather changes.

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What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

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High pressure systems are associated with clear skies and calm weather, while low pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What role does temperature play in tornado formation?

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Temperature differences between air masses can create instability in the atmosphere, leading to tornado formation.

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What type of weather is typically associated with stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds typically indicate overcast skies and light precipitation.

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What is the significance of cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.