Weather and Climate Review

Before a cold front passed through Atlanta on Thursday, the high temperature was 65°F. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Friday?

• 61°F

• 45°F

• 72°F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Before a warm front passed through Boston on Monday, the high temperature was 36°F. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Tuesday?

• 34°F

• 40°F

• 50°F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A student walks down the stairs in his house on a summer day and notices that it is much cooler downstairs than upstairs. Why?

• Warm air moves upward in convection currents.

• The upstairs is closer to the sun.

• Warm air sinks in convection currents.

What is climate?

• the amount of rain an area receives

• the condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time

• the average weather over an extended period of time

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Weather data is different from climate data. Which of these is an example of weather data?

• Brazil has an average of more than 200 rainy days per year.

• Skies are clear and sunny at 6:02 am in Norwood on May 12, 2023.

• Australia has much warmer winters than Antarctica.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a weather FRONT?

• a place where thunder and lightning are

• a large body of air with stormy weather

• the boundary between two air masses

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When two air masses meet and DO NOT MOVE for a long time, bringing about long periods of precipitation (rain or snow), this is called a ___________________ front.

• cold

• warm

• stationary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This type of front is represented by blue triangles.

Hint: What temperature does BLUE represent?

• warm

• cold

• stationary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This type of front is represented by red half circles.

Hint: What temperature does RED represent?

• warm

• cold

• stationary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In this type of front, the symbols show triangles pointing ONE way and half circles pointing the OTHER way.

Hint: It doesn't move!

• warm

• cold

• stationary