Weather Fronts Quiz

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

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is associated with slow, steady precipitation?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Hot front

• Dry front

• Cold front

• Cool front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation?

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

• Warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front occurs when neither air mass is strong enough to overtake the other?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is associated with prolonged periods of cloudy, wet weather?

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Warm front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of front is associated with a mix of weather conditions including rain, snow, and sleet?

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

• Warm front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How do weather patterns change when a front passes through an area?

• The moon becomes visible during the day

• The number of clouds decreases

• The color of the sky changes

• The temperature and humidity can change, and there may be precipitation or changes in wind direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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