Weather Fronts

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5th - 7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warmer air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward, often leading to precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What symbol represents an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front is represented by a purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What types of weather fronts can produce precipitation?
Back
All types of weather fronts (cold, warm, stationary, and occluded) can produce precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
Back
A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving significantly, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens during an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, forcing the warm air upwards and often resulting in precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the symbol for a warm front?
Back
A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air movement.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a warm front affect weather?
Back
A warm front typically brings gradual increases in temperature and can lead to light to moderate precipitation as it passes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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