Air Masses and Weather Fronts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Cold Front?
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A weather front where a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass out of the way, often resulting in rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Stationary Front?
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A weather front where two air masses collide, but neither pushes the other out of the way.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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What is Convection?
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The process that describes how air circulates due to the cooling and heating of air molecules.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does cold air sink?
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Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warmer air.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an Occluded Front?
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A weather front where an air mass gets separated from the ground.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a Warm Front?
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A warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often light rain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the definition of an Air Mass?
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A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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