Fronts
What direction does weather move?
West to East
Summer.
What is the gulf stream?
A warm water current that warms coastal weather.
All living things are made up of this. (Hint: the smallest level of organization)
Cells
Which body system consists of the lungs?
Respiratory System.
What is a cold front?
When a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass away. Stormy weather. Brings colder temps.
What is the likely outcome during a low pressure day?
Rain, cloudy weather
What storms occur over the Atlantic Ocean? (Hint: on our coast)
Hurricanes
What are organs made of?
Similar types of tissue
Where does the digestive system begin?
The mouth.
What is a warm front?
When a warm air mass moves up and over a cold air mass. Light, steady rain. Brings warmer temps.
What are the two hemispheres? AND What do you know about seasons on different hemispheres?
North and South. Opposite seasons
What is the fuel for a hurricane?
Warm ocean water
What is tissue made of?
Many similar type cells
Which two human body systems are most responsible for getting oxygen to the cells?
Circulatory System and Respiratory System.
What type of weather does a cold front bring?
Thunderstorms.
What causes seasons?
The tilt of the earth's axis.
How does Gulf Stream effect our weather?
Milder winters on the coastal cities.
What system transforms food to get nutrients.
Digestive
How does the muscular system and the skeletal system work together to help the body?
They provide structure and movement for the body.
What type of weather does a warm front bring?
Steady rain or showers.
Which tool is best used to predict weather, and why?
A barometer; because it measures air pressure.
Compare low- and high-pressure weather systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cooler dry air and clear skies.
What is a specialized cell? Give me an example.
Nerve cell, Brain cell, etc.
Whitney accidentally touches something hot and quickly pulls her hand away. Which two body systems were involved with her action and reaction?
Nervous System and Muscular System.