L 9.1

The state of the lower atmosphere in a specific place and at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, air pressure, and cloudiness.

• weather

• climate

• front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A(An) __________ is used to measure air pressure.

• anemometer

• wind vane

• barometer

• hygrometer

A(An) __________ is used to measure wind speed.

• anemometer

• wind vane

• barometer

• hygrometer

This type of technology is used to take images of Earth from space. The images show cloud cover and moving systems.

• satellites

• radar

Continental polar air masses are __________ .

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

• warm and dry

• warm and wet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Maritime tropical air masses are __________ .

• cold and dry

• cold and wet

• warm and dry

• warm and wet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The image shows a(an) __________ .

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The image shows a(an) __________ .

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A __________ system occurs when warm air rises and flows inward. The weather underneath will be cloudy and stormy.

• high-pressure

• low-pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which direction is the warm front moving?

• Northwest

• North

• Southeast

• West

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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