Weather Fronts and Air Masses

Front

Does warm air move ABOVE or UNDER the cold air in a warm front?

Back

Above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

This is the symbol for which type of front?

Back

Warm front

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Front

The ___________ is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and is the layer where weather takes place.

Back

Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the symbol for a Cold Front?

Back

A blue line with triangles pointing towards the warm air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

This is the symbol for a _____________ weather front.

Back

Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What are the two main types of air masses?

Back

Continental and maritime.

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Front

What happens when a warm front meets a cold front?

Back

The warm air rises over the cold air, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A front that does not move, causing prolonged periods of rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5