Weather Maps Fronts and Symbols
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a front in meteorology?
Back
A front is a line where two different air masses meet.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?
Back
Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a warm front indicate?
Back
A warm front indicates that warm air is replacing cold air, often leading to gradual temperature increases and light rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
Back
A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?
Back
A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?
Back
A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.
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