Explain what causes storms, cold fronts, and warm fronts - Middle School Earth and Space Science

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Which of the following best defines a "warm front"?

Answer

The answer is "a boundary between two different air masses, where cold air is retreating and warm air is advancing."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What conditions are required in order for a thunderstorm to occur?

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The answer is "moisture and differences in air pressure."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What happens when a storm starts to run out of updrafts?

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The answer is "the storm will weaken."t

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Where do thunderstorms occur?

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The answer is "all of these."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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When strong updrafts occur, what type of weather should we expect?

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The answer is "tornadoes, hail, high winds."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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How do convection currents cause thunderstorms?

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The answer is "They cause warm air to rise and cold air to sink."
A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What would a meteorologist be paying the MOST attention to if she were trying to predict whether a thunderstorm would occur?

Answer

The answer is "air pressure."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Which of these factors are required to form both hurricanes and thunderstorms?

Answer

The answer is "winds moving towards the center of the storm and warm air rising into the clouds."
A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Which of the following best describes when thunderstorms are MOST likely to occur?

Answer

The answer is "Thunderstorms can occur year-round and at all hours. But they are most likely to happen in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What is a squall line?

Answer

The answer is "A squall line is a group of storms arranged in a line, often accompanied by “squalls” of high wind and heavy rain."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Which of the following best defines a "warm front"?

Answer

The answer is "a boundary between two different air masses, where cold air is retreating and warm air is advancing."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What conditions are required in order for a thunderstorm to occur?

Answer

The answer is "moisture and differences in air pressure."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What happens when a storm starts to run out of updrafts?

Answer

The answer is "the storm will weaken."t

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Where do thunderstorms occur?

Answer

The answer is "all of these."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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When strong updrafts occur, what type of weather should we expect?

Answer

The answer is "tornadoes, hail, high winds."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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How do convection currents cause thunderstorms?

Answer

The answer is "They cause warm air to rise and cold air to sink."
A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Question

What would a meteorologist be paying the MOST attention to if she were trying to predict whether a thunderstorm would occur?

Answer

The answer is "air pressure."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Question

Which of these factors are required to form both hurricanes and thunderstorms?

Answer

The answer is "winds moving towards the center of the storm and warm air rising into the clouds."
A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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Which of the following best describes when thunderstorms are MOST likely to occur?

Answer

The answer is "Thunderstorms can occur year-round and at all hours. But they are most likely to happen in the spring and summer months and during the afternoon and evening hours."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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What is a squall line?

Answer

The answer is "A squall line is a group of storms arranged in a line, often accompanied by “squalls” of high wind and heavy rain."

A front represents a boundary between two different air masses, such as warm and cold air. If cold air is advancing into warm air, a cold front is present. On the other hand, if a cold air mass is retreating and warm air is advancing, a warm front exists.

Thunderstorms are caused by moisture and differences in air pressure. Remember that warm air rises and cold air sinks. When warm, moist air is near the ground and cold, dry air is up above, convection will create unstable air currents where high pressure and low pressure systems meet. In a big thunderstorm cloud, there are now strong upward winds and downward winds happening at the same time. These are called updrafts and downdrafts. This is the most dangerous stage of the storm, when tornadoes, hail, winds and flooding can happen. Updrafts continue to fuel the storm with warm, moist air. But, once a storm runs out of updrafts, it starts to weaken.

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