Air Masses & Fronts

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What type of weather would you expect to see after a cold front has passed through an area?

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cool and clear skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air would you find at air mass D?

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cold, dry

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If an air mass forms above land, it will be:

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dry

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What is humidity?

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the amount of moisture in the air

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What weather instrument measures air pressure?

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barometer

Front

What is an air mass?

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A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are the four main types of air masses?

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Maritime, Continental, Polar, Tropical.

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Front

What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Gradual warming and increased humidity, often leading to rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of a barometer in weather forecasting?

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It measures atmospheric pressure to help predict weather changes.

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