Weather Basics

_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink

• cold
• warm
• moist
• dry

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

• zero air pressure
• stable air pressure
• a low pressure system
• a high pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What symbol is this?

• warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which system results in rainy or stormy weather?

• high pressure
• low pressure
• hurricane
• weather system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of front is located near Boston?

• warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What direction is the warm front moving on the map? 

• North
• South
• East
• West

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What direction is the cold front moving on the map? 

• Southwest
• Northwest
• Southeast
• Northeast

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which front is located near San Diego?

• cold front
• warm front
• occluded front
• stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is near Seattle?

• cold front
• warm front
• occluded front
• stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front leads to steady rain for several days?

• warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6