Air Mass and Fronts with Regents Questions

Which two-letter symbol represents the most likely air mass formed over portions of the Indian Ocean shown on the maps?

• mP

• mT

• cP

• cT

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which cross section correctly represents a cold front and the air-mass movements associated with this front?

• 1)

• 2)

• 3)

• 4)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air mass would most likely form over the Pacific Ocean north of Aleutian Trench? [ ALASKA!!!]

• mP

• mT

• cP

• cT

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which area is the most common source region for cold, dry air masses that move over New York State?

• North Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• central Canada

• central Mexico

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Most of the air in the lower troposphere at the equatorial low-pressure belt is

• warm, moist, and rising

• warm, dry, and rising

• cool, moist, and sinking

• cool, dry, and sinking

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Base your answer to the following question on the map below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The map shows a low-pressure system over the eastern United States. Points U through Z represent locations on Earth's surface. Which two locations most likely have the warmest air temperatures?

• Y and Z

• U and V

• V and W

• W and X

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which statement best describes the difference in air temperature and humidity between the cP and mT air masses?

• The mT air mass is warmer and more humid.

• The mT air mass is cooler and less humid.

• The cP air mass is warmer and less humid.

• The cP air mass is cooler and more humid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of front is represented by this cross section?

• warm

• cold

• stationary

• occluded

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6