Severe Weather Definitions and Types

Define severe weather

• Dangerous weather conditions that can cause significant damage or harm.

• Wind blowing from the land towards the sea.

• Continuous, directed movement of ocean water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Define coastal

• Wind blowing from the sea towards the land

• Relating to or located on the coast

• A warm water surface current in the Atlantic Ocean

Describe one type of severe weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does this symbol represent?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does this symbol represent?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following are considered severe weather?

• Tsunami

• Hurricance

• Tornado

• Tropical Storm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of weather does high pressure bring?

• Sunny

• Rainy

• Warm

• Cold

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather does low pressure bring?

• Sunny

• Warm

• Storms

• Cloudy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5