Air, Fronts, Pressure

What happens to air pressure as you climb a mountain?

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same
• isn't affected

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What is the leading edge of an air mass called?

• back
• end
• front
• leader

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When a warm front meets a cold air mass it

• slides under
• slides over
• goes through
• disappears

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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When a cold front meets a warm air mass it

• slides over
• goes under
• goes through
• disappears

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

High pressure is associated with what kind of weather?

• Nice
• Naughty
• Rainy
• Cloudy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

An air mass is a large body of air which has similar

• temperature
• humidity
• air pressure
• all of these

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Does this diagram show a warm front or a cold front?

• Cold front

• Warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What types of air masses form over oceans?

• Maritime
• Continental
• Polar
• Tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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