Fronts & Air Masses

Fronts & Air Masses

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Science

6th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the symbol for a warm front?

Back

The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What characteristics do air masses develop based on their formation location?

Back

Air masses develop characteristics of temperature and humidity based on where they form.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often resulting in sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the symbol for a cold front?

Back

The symbol for a cold front is a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and precipitation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the symbol for an occluded front?

Back

The symbol for an occluded front is a line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side.

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