Air Masses & Fronts

Front

What kind of precipitation falls during a warm front?

Back

Steady rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What does symbol # 2 mean?

Back

Warm front.

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Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm air mass meets a colder air mass and slowly rises over it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

If an air mass forms above land, it will be:

Back

Dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

Which type of air would you find at air mass D?

Back

Cold, dry.

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Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass, causing it to rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

Back

Thunderstorms and severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A front where two air masses meet and stop moving.

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What is an occluded front?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5