Weather Fronts

Weather Fronts

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Science

8th Grade

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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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air masses when a cold front passes?

Back

The cold air mass pushes under the warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather would you expect after a cold front has passed?

Back

Cool and clear skies.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses, causing the warm air to rise.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass forms over oceans?

Back

Wet air mass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass forms over land?

Back

Dry air mass.

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