Weather Fronts

Front

What type of air is more dense and tends to sink?

Back

Cold air is more dense and tends to sink.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What symbol represents a cold front?

Back

A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is formed when warm air rises over cold air?

Back

Warm Front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is formed when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other?

Back

Stationary Front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

Back

Cold Front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

Back

Temperature drops as cold air replaces warm air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the main characteristic of a warm front?

Back

Warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual temperature increases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of precipitation is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Heavy rain or thunderstorms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

How do weather fronts affect wind patterns?

Back

They can cause shifts in wind direction and speed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5