STUDY JAMS - Air Masses and Fronts

STUDY JAMS - Air Masses and Fronts

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Air Mass?

Back

A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What forms when two air masses meet?

Back

A front.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of front is formed when a cold air mass crashes into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does a warm front usually bring light and steady rain?

Back

A warm air mass slowly climbs up over the cold air mass, so the weather is less intense.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A boundary between air masses that are not moving.

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