Air Masses and Weather Fronts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a warm front?
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A warm front is a weather front where a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is a meteorologist?
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A meteorologist is a weather forecaster who predicts the weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is convection in terms of air circulation?
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Convection describes how air circulates due to the cooling and heating of air molecules.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does cold air sink?
Back
Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warmer air.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an air mass?
Back
An air mass is a large body of air with similar temperature and humidity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
Back
A cold front is a weather front where a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a stationary front?
Back
At a stationary front, neither the warm nor cold air mass is moving, leading to prolonged weather conditions.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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