Air Masses and Fronts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an air mass?
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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics. It forms over a specific area, such as land or water.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the four main types of air masses?
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The four main types of air masses are: 1. Continental Polar (cP) - cold and dry, 2. Maritime Polar (mP) - cool and moist, 3. Continental Tropical (cT) - warm and dry, 4. Maritime Tropical (mT) - warm and moist.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a front in meteorology?
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A front is a boundary between two different air masses. It is where the characteristics of the air masses change, leading to various weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass. It typically brings gradual increases in temperature and can lead to precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass. It often leads to sudden temperature drops and can cause thunderstorms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground. It can lead to complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a stationary front?
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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other. It can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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