Air Masses, Fronts and Wind

Huge bodies of air that form over water or land in tropical or polar regions are called air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A continental tropical air mass forms over water.

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• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A front forms at the boundary where two or more air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When air pressure is low, you can expect clear skies and fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A stationary front does not move.

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• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Air masses are classified according to their temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A warm front produces severe weather such as thunderstorms and tornadoes.

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• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front does this symbol represent?

• Warm

• Cold

• Occluded

• Stationary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front does this symbol represent?

• Warm

• Cold

• Occluded

• Stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front does this symbol represent?

• Warm

• Cold

• Occluded

• Stationary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5