Weather Fronts

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with low air pressure?

Back

Cloudy with precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the symbol for a warm front?

Back

A line with semicircles on one side.

Front

What does the symbol for an occluded front look like?

Back

A line with alternating triangles and semicircles.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A front that stays in place for several days without moving.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and rises?

Back

Warm front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What weather conditions are typically found at a cold front?

Back

Thunderstorms and heavy rain followed by cooler temperatures.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens to air pressure when a warm front approaches?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the main difference between a warm front and a cold front?

Back

A warm front brings warmer air, while a cold front brings cooler air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5