Fronts and Air Masses
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a front in meteorology?
Back
A front is a boundary where air of different temperature and humidity meet.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a stationary front?
Back
A warm air mass and cold air mass meet, but neither moves.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at an occluded front?
Back
Two cold air masses are on either side of a warm air mass.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of front is represented by a warm front symbol?
Back
Warm front.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is expected during a cold front?
Back
Heavy thunderstorms or ice storms followed by cold temperatures.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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