
Air Masses and Weather Fronts
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass is typically found in Chad, Africa?
Back
Continental tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass is represented by letter 'C' in the northeastern U.S. around NYC?
Back
Maritime polar air mass.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which air mass is characterized as warm and humid?
Back
Maritime tropical air mass.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a weather front that occurs when two cold air masses meet and push the warm air upwards?
Back
Occluded front.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of weather front can lead to foggy weather lasting several days?
Back
Stationary front.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of air masses?
Back
Continental polar, continental tropical, maritime polar, maritime tropical.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a continental tropical air mass affect weather?
Back
It typically brings hot and dry conditions.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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