Types of Weather Fronts Quiz

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is characterized by strong winds and fast movement?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

• Gentle winds, steady rain

• Strong winds, heavy rain

• Light clouds, higher temperatures

• Clouds, steady rain or snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens to the temperature after a cold front passes?

• It becomes warmer

• It becomes cooler

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of front occurs when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

• Strong winds, heavy rain

• Gentle winds, steady rain

• Clear skies, cooler temperatures

• Clouds, steady rain or snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens to the temperature after a warm front passes?

• It becomes cooler

• It becomes warmer

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front forms when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is characterized by weather similar to cold fronts?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front occurs when two air masses form a boundary but neither moves?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5