Air Masses and Their Characteristics

Air Masses and Their Characteristics

Assessment

Passage

Science

6th Grade

Easy

Created by

SHARON HOLTOM

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an air mass?

A type of storm

A cloud formation in the sky

A large volume of air with uniform temperature and moisture

A small pocket of air with varying temperatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do maritime air masses form?

In the stratosphere

Over water

Near the Equator

Over land

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air mass is cold and dry?

Maritime tropical

Continental polar

Equatorial

Tropical

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can happen when two air masses with different temperatures and humidity meet?

They create a rainbow

They form a new air mass

They cancel each other out

They can create a severe storm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the lowercase letter 'm' signify in air mass classification?

Mountainous

Maritime (moist)

Mild

Monsoon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which air mass forms in the Arctic region?

Equatorial air mass

Arctic air mass

Polar air mass

Tropical air mass

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of a source region?

Varied landscapes

High wind speeds

Frequent storms

Uniform temperatures and humidity

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the uppercase letter 'T' represent in air mass classification?

Tundra

Turbulent

Temperate

Tropical