Weather and Climate Flashcards

Front

An anemometer measures wind speed.

Back

Measures wind speed.

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A barometer measures air pressure.

Back

Measures air pressure.

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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Measures temperature.

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Weather instruments include anemometers, barometers, thermometers, and rain gauges.

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Includes anemometers, barometers, thermometers, and rain gauges.

Front

Severe weather includes thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

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Includes thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Possible result of extreme weather events

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Erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Definition of Cumulonimbus

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Cloud type associated with thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Definition of Cumulus

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Cloud type associated with fair weather

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A high-pressure air mass is expected for the next couple of days.

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You should expect fair and dry weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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High-pressure areas tend to have fair conditions.

Back

True.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5