Weather

What does a warm front typically indicate about upcoming weather conditions?

• Cooler temperatures

• Clear skies

• Warmer, possibly wetter weather

• No change in weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is represented by a line with alternating triangles and semicircles?

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• Warm front
• Stationary front
• Occluded front
• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If a weather map shows tightly packed isobars, what can we infer about the wind speed?

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• The wind speed is moderate.
• The wind speed is high.
• The wind speed is low.
• The wind speed is constant.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Identify which weather symbol is typically used to indicate snow on a weather map.

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• Dot

• Triangle

• snowflake icon *

• Plus sign

What effect do cold fronts generally have on the weather?

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• Stable weather conditions and no precipitation
• Decreased humidity and increased sunshine
• • They clear the skies and lower temperatures.

  
  

• • They increase temperature.

  
  

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Using the information learned, what might a drop in pressure on a weather map indicate?

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• Approach of a low-pressure system
• Approach of a high-pressure system
• Increase in temperature
• Stable weather conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which vocabulary word describes the boundary between two air masses that neither advances nor retreats?

• stationary front
• stagnant front
• static front
• moving front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary use of a weather map in meteorology?

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• To track animal migration patterns
• To determine the best fishing spots
• To predict the stock market
• To visually represent atmospheric conditions and aid in weather analysis and forecasting.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool would you use to measure atmospheric pressure?

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• barometer
• hygrometer
• altimeter
• thermometer

How can mythological references enhance a weather report written for a class assignment?

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• By including recipes for cooking instead of weather information
• By incorporating sports scores from the previous week instead of weather updates
• By discussing the latest fashion trends instead of weather patterns
• By incorporating mythological references related to weather gods or folklore, the weather report can connect with readers on a deeper level and make the information more interesting and relatable.