Weather Fronts/Severe Weather

What is a front?

• A boundary that forms between two air masses

• When two clouds are in the sky

• The point where the beach meets the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is associated with a high-pressure system?

• High-pressure: Stormy weather and rain

• High and Low Pressure systems have the same weather

• High-pressure: Clear skies and calm air or gentle breezes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why is understanding the water cycle important in regards to weather?

• Evaporation affects weather by bringing water as rain, snow, sleet, or hail to the ground.

  Condensation affects weather by increasing water vapor in the air affecting humidity.

  Precipitation affects weather by forming clouds and fog affecting visibility.

• Evaporation affects weather by increasing water vapor in the air affecting humidity.

  Condensation affects weather by forming clouds and fog affecting visibility.

  Precipitation affects weather by bringing water as rain, snow, sleet, or hail to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather occurs after a cold front?

• Cooler weather

• Warmer weather

• More sunshine

• Less clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather occurs after a warm front?

• Stormy, cold weather

• Warm, clear weather

• Snow

• Very dark, cloudy skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a hurricane?

• A destructive, rotating column of air that has very high wind speeds and is sometimes visible as a funnel-shaped cloud

• A sound created by the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike.

• A tropical low-pressure system with winds blowing at speeds of 119 km/h or more.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How is thunder created?

• Thunder is the sounds created when the clouds run into each other.

• Thunder is the sound created by the sun's rays shining.

• Thunder is the sound created by the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike.

What are the recommended safety rules to follow when there is a flood?

• The best thing to do is to find a high place to stay until it is over.

• Find a room with no windows, like a closet or a basement.

• Be sure to wear protective clothing, such as a hat, sunglasses, or even use sunblock.

What is the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning?

• -Storm watch: is given when the severe weather has been spotted or is expected within 24 hours

  -Storm warning: is given when the conditions are ideal for severe weather

• -Storm watch: is given when the conditions are ideal for severe weather

  -Storm warning: is given when the severe weather has been spotted or is expected within 24 hours

Which is more severe, a storm watch or a storm warning?

• Storm warning

• Storm watch