Weather Review

When a cold front passes through

• the temperature rises

• the weather is mild

• the temperature drops

• it always snows

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When a warm front passes through

• it is always sunny.

• the temperature drops.

• the temperature rises.

• precipitation is usually a steady rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cold fronts

• often create heavy rains.

• can create thunderstorms with lightning.

• raise the temperature.

• make Ms. Phillips turn into a snowman.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is an air mass?

• A large body of air with similar temperature and humidity characteristics
• A type of cloud formation
• A measure of air pressure
• A unit of air velocity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather instrument measures temperature?

• Barometer
• Hygrometer
• Anemometer
• Thermometer

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermometer
• Hygrometer
• Anemometer
• Barometer

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• Barometer
• Hygrometer
• Anemometer
• Thermometer

Which weather instrument measures humidity?

• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Hygrometer

Which weather instrument measures precipitation?

• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Rain Gauge

• Hygrometer

Which weather instrument measures wind direction?

• Barometer
• Wind Vane

• Anemometer
• Thermometer