Air Masses & Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity throughout.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when an air mass forms over land?

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It will be dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when an air mass forms over water?

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It will be moist or humid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a front in weather terms?

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A place where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Rainy and warm weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air moves under warm air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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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 air would you find in a cold, dry air mass?

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Cold and dry air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5