Air Masses and Fronts

A high pressure system is located north of New York City. What type of weather will be experienced there?

• clear, sunny skies

• cloudy and rainy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?

• clear, sunny skies
• cloudy and rainy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

After a cold front passes through, what type of weather will there be?   

• Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
• Clear, dry, and sunny

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What front is moving through the NW part of the US?

• Stationary
• Warm
• Occluded
• Cold

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Choose the best forecast for Chicago on Saturday.

• rain
• warmer temperatures
• snow
• sunny skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Choose the best forecast for Miami on Saturday. 

• sunny skies
• warmer temperatures
• rain
• snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?

• Denver
• New York 
• Miami 
• Boise

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which city is closest to a high pressure system?

• New York
• Miami
• Minneapolis
• Boise

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Choose the best forecast for Dallas on Saturday.

• thunderstorms
• snow
• warmer temperatures
• clear skies

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Large body  of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity.

• Cold front
• Warm front
• High pressure system
• Air mass

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6