Air Masses & Fronts

Air Masses & Fronts

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

7th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of pressure systems?

Back

High pressure system and Low pressure system.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that pushes into a warmer air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer air mass that rises over a cooler air mass.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when a cold front passes?

Back

Cooler temperatures and clear skies are expected after a cold front passes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather is associated with a low pressure system?

Back

Wet, cloudy weather is typically associated with a low pressure system.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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