Air Masses & Weather Fronts 2

Front

What type of air mass forms blizzards?

Back

Maritime polar air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which weather fronts can produce precipitation?

Back

All types of weather fronts (Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded) can produce precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of air mass is characterized as warm and humid?

Back

Maritime tropical air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What is the symbol for a warm weather front?

Back

The symbol for a warm weather front is a line with semicircles.

Front

Why does warm air rise above cold air?

Back

Warm air is less dense than cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

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

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?

Back

The warm air rises over the cold air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6