Weather Fronts

Weather Fronts

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Cold Front?

Back

A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass, pushing the warm air up, often leading to storms.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Warm Front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes and often bringing light rain.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Occluded Front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when two cold air masses meet and push a warm air mass upward, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Stationary Front?

Back

A stationary front is a boundary where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather is associated with a Cold Front?

Back

Cold fronts typically bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather is associated with a Warm Front?

Back

Warm fronts usually bring light rain and warmer temperatures as the warm air rises over the cold air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during an Occluded Front?

Back

During an occluded front, warm air is lifted off the ground as two cold air masses converge, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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