Decoding Weather Maps: Air Masses and Fronts

What does an 'H' on a weather map represent?

• High pressure

• High temperature

• High wind speed

• High humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is typically associated with high-pressure areas?

• Sunny skies

• Stormy weather

• Snowy weather

• Cloudy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In which direction do winds move around a low-pressure area?

• Upwards

• Downwards

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What do closely spaced isobars on a weather map indicate?

• High temperature

• Low wind speed

• High wind speed

• Low humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a front in weather terminology?

• A boundary between different air masses

• A type of cloud

• A high-pressure area

• A low-pressure area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which air mass is characterized by being cold and dry?

• Continental tropical

• Maritime polar

• Continental polar

• Maritime tropical

What type of front is associated with long periods of steady rain?

• Stationary front

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

What happens in an occluded front?

• Warm air is caught between two cold air masses

• Cold air replaces warm air

• Cold air is caught between two warm air masses

• Warm air replaces cold air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front is characterized by not moving and causing persistent clouds or rain?

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Warm front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5