Flashcard - Air Masses and Fronts
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an air mass?
Back
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of air masses?
Back
The two main types of air masses are continental (dry) and maritime (moist).
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a high pressure area indicate about the weather?
Back
A high pressure area typically indicates cooler and clear skies.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a low pressure area indicate about the weather?
Back
A low pressure area typically indicates cloudy and rainy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer air mass that replaces a cooler air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over water?
Back
An air mass that forms over water is characterized as maritime and is usually moist.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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