What is a warm front?
NYSSLS 8R Weather Flashcard 1: Intro to Meteorology

Flashcard
•
Science
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to cloud formation and precipitation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What direction do warm fronts typically move?
Back
Warm fronts typically move from southwest to northeast.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does temperature change as you move closer to the equator?
Back
Temperature generally increases as you move closer to the equator due to more direct sunlight.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a meteorologist?
Back
A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
Back
Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor (gas) due to heat from the Sun.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between altitude and temperature?
Back
Temperature decreases with altitude; as you go higher in the atmosphere, the air becomes cooler.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Weather Maps Fronts and Symbols

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Weather Maps Fronts and Symbols

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
8.10A,B Weather

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Air Masses & Weather Maps

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Weather Fronts

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Weather

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Weather

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Weather Fronts

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade