Air Masses and Fronts ESS 5.1.2
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an air mass?
Back
An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main types of fronts?
Back
Cold front, Warm front, Stationary front, Occluded front.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a cold front?
Back
Cold air pushes under warm air, causing warm air to rise, which can lead to thunderstorms.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a warm front?
Back
Warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual cooling and precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
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.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of air mass forms over oceans?
Back
Maritime air mass.
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