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4.6 Weather
VA SOL
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Science
5th Grade
05/10/2013

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Term
temperature
Definition
the measure of the amount of thermal (heat) energy in the air; affects air pressure
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high pressure
Definition
produces clear, cool weather
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low pressure
Definition
produces warm, wet weather
Term
front
Definition
boundary between air masses of different temperature and humidity
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warm front
Definition
brings rain and fog, along with warmer weather
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cold front
Definition
brings thunderstorms, along with cooler weather
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3 types of storms
Definition
thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes
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4 types of precipitation
Definition
1. rain
2. snow
3. sleet
4. hail
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3 types of clouds
Definition
1. cumulus
2. cumulo-nimbus
3. stratus
4. cirrus
Term
cumulus clouds
Definition
fluffy and white with flat bottoms; produce fair weather
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cumulo-nimbus clouds
Definition
large and dark; produce thunderstorms
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stratus
Definition
smooth, gray, and cover the whole sky; produce light rain and drizzle
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cirrus
Definition
feathery; produce fair weather but rain or snow is possible within several hours
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4 meteorological tools
Definition
1. barometer
2. anemometer
3. rain gauge
4. thermometer
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meteorologist
Definition
a person who studies weather
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barometer
Definition
measures air pressure
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anemometer
Definition
measures wind speed
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rain gauge
Definition
measures amount of precipitation
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