Air Masses and Weather Fronts

Air Masses and Weather Fronts

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?

Back

Humidity

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather front occurs when a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way?

Back

Warm Front

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cold air sinks because it is ______ dense than warmer air.

Back

more

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather front where an air mass gets separated from the ground?

Back

Occluded Front

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of winds blow in one direction and are responsible for moving air masses?

Back

Prevailing Winds

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass and pushes it upward?

Back

Cold Front

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