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What type of weather is associated with high pressure air masses?

• Clear skies and light winds

• Stormy weather and strong winds

• Snow and fog

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is associated with low pressure air masses?

• Clear skies and light winds

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Snow and fog

• Stormy weather and strong winds

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What are some common weather events caused by atmospheric conditions?

• Snow, fog, and thunderstorms

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, and ice storms

• Hurricanes, typhoons, and ice storms

• Rain, snow, and fog

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What type of conditions are favorable for thunderstorm development?

• Windy and cloudy

• Sunny and hot

• Warm and humid

• Cold and dry

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What always precedes thunder during a thunderstorm?

• Heavy rain

• Snowfall

• Lightning

• Hail

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Where do hurricanes occur?

• Over warm, tropical water

• Over cold, polar water

• Over mountainous regions

• Over dry, desert areas

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What type of weather is associated with tornadoes?

• Clear skies and light winds

• Snow and fog

• Heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Stormy weather and strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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