Air Masses & Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.

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Front

What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is the boundary that forms between two different air masses.

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What type of front is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cold front.

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What type of front brings prolonged precipitation?

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Stationary front.

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What type of air mass is a maritime tropical air mass?

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Warm and humid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is a continental polar air mass?

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Cold and dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?

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The cold air pushes the warm air up, often leading to storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an occluded front?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front brings warm weather?

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Warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the weather like after a cold front passes?

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Cooler temperatures and clearer skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5