Fronts and Air Masses

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is a boundary where air of different temperature and humidity meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens at a stationary front?

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A warm air mass and cold air mass meet, but neither moves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens at an occluded front?

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Two cold air masses are on either side of a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is represented by a warm front symbol?

Back

Warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of weather is expected during a cold front?

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Heavy thunderstorms or ice storms followed by cold temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with warm fronts?

Back

Light rain showers followed by warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the significance of air masses in weather?

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Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity that influence weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5