Air Masses & Fronts

Use the correct abbreviation to label the air mass #1.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which air mass is hot and dry? Select all that apply.

• A

• B

• D

• F

• G

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What air mass is probably influencing Peoria and the Midwest?

• continental polar

• maritime polar

• continental tropical

• maritime tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The line stretching from Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico is a front moving west to east. Which symbol should be used?

• 
• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The front extending from Michigan to New England is a _____ front.

• cold

• warm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where are thunderstorms most likely to occur on this day?

• Peoria

• Cincinnati

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How will temperatures in Cincinnati likely change in the next 24 hours?

• rise

• fall

• stay the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Look at the weather forecast for Denver from October of 2019. What day do you think a front comes in?

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Saturday

• Sunday

Answer explanation

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/weather/forecast-parent/fire-and-ice-across-colorado-within-just-24-hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What kind of front do you think it is?

• cold

• warm

• stationary

• occluded

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5