Fronts and Air Masses

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is a boundary where air of different temperature and humidity meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is represented by this symbol? (Image of warm front symbol)

Back

Warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What occurs at a cold front?

Back

Cold, dense air pushes warm air upwards.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of front is represented by this symbol? (Image of occluded front symbol)

Back

Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens at a warm front?

Back

Warm air catches up to cold air and slides over it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is formed when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is formed when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front is a boundary where two air masses meet but neither moves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5