Weather Fronts

Weather Fronts

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather front?

Back

A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during a stationary front?

Back

During a stationary front, two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged cloudy or rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?

Back

This is called a warm front.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing under a warm air mass?

Back

This is called a cold front.

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5.

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.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather can you expect from a warm front?

Back

You can expect gradual warming and often light rain or drizzle.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts usually bring sudden temperature drops and can cause thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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