Weather Fronts

Weather Fronts

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

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

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What direction does weather typically travel?

Back

West to East.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves under and pushes out a warmer air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over and pushes out a colder air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

Tags

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 type of weather is associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

Back

Warm fronts typically bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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