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Air Masses, Fronts and Pressure Notes

Authored by Hope Nevala

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

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Air Masses, Fronts and Pressure Notes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An air mass is a large body of air with

uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

The same pressure but different temperature.

that always forms clouds.

winds coming from all different directions.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: Air masses are named for their source region, such as mP for maritime (water) polar, which is ______ and ______.

moist, cold

dry, cold

moist, warm

hot, dry

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a warm front?

Temperature drops and pressure increases

Winds from N/NW/W

Temperature increases and pressure decreases

Heavy precipitation for a short time

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank: At the front, the warmer air will rise above the cooler air causing clouds to form and storms to occur. This occurs because

the warm air is more dense

the warm air is less dense

the temperature is getting further from the dew point

water is evaporating

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following occurs when a cold front passes through?

Air temperature decreases and pressure increases

Air temperature increases and pressure decreases

Air temperature decreases and pressure decreases

Air temperature increases and pressure increases

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In a stationary front, both air masses stop against each other resulting in what phenomenon?

One air mass overtakes the other

Formation of clouds and precipitation

Clear skies develop

Both air masses dissipate

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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In an occluded front, a fast-moving cold front overtakes a warm front and forces

the warm air up

the cold air up

the warm air down

The warm air mixes evenly with the cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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