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
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of air masses?
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The two main types of air masses are maritime (formed over water) and continental (formed over land).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warm air mass that is replacing a cold air mass. It typically brings gradual warming and precipitation.
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4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that is replacing a warm air mass. It often brings sudden temperature drops and storms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
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A stationary front occurs when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground and often leading to complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is associated with a warm front?
Back
Warm fronts are typically associated with warm and humid weather after they pass, along with gradual increases in temperature.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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