Fronts and Air Masses
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Science
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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 type of front is represented by this symbol? (Image of warm front symbol)
Back
Warm front
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What occurs at a cold front?
Back
Cold, dense air pushes warm air upwards.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of front is represented by this symbol? (Image of occluded front symbol)
Back
Occluded front
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a warm front?
Back
Warm air catches up to cold air and slides over it.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an air mass?
Back
An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is formed when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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