Why do fronts happen?

because cold and warm air do not mix

due to the gravitational pull of the moon

What happens at a front?

the weather changes; clouds and precipitation are formed

the temperature remains constant

What type of weather is associated with a warm front during the front?

Steady light rain or snow, possible fog

What type of weather is expected after a stationary front?

Cloudy, rain, or snow for many days

What is the symbol for a stationary front?

Alternating red semicircles and blue triangles

Explain what is happening in the picture of the cold front with cold air and warm air interactions.

Cold air is moving towards warm air, causing the warm air to rise.

Warm air is moving towards cold air, causing the cold air to rise.

Cold air and warm air are moving parallel to each other without interaction.

Warm air is moving over cold air, causing precipitation.

What is happening in this picture?

person is cooking in the kitchen

Label the air masses on the map shown in the image.

Cold Front, Warm Front, Stationary Front, Occluded Front

Tropical, Polar, Maritime, Continental

High Pressure, Low Pressure, Cyclone, Anticyclone

Label the air masses on the map. Identify the following air masses:

Maritime Polar, Continental Polar, Maritime Tropical, Continental Tropical

Maritime Tropical, Continental Tropical, Maritime Polar, Continental Polar

Continental Polar, Maritime Polar, Continental Tropical, Maritime Tropical

Continental Tropical, Maritime Tropical, Continental Polar, Maritime Polar

Weather Test

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6th Grade

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MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

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46 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air pressure is associated with rainy, stormy weather?

High pressure

Low pressure

Medium pressure

Variable pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of air pressure is associated with clear and dry weather?

High pressure

Low pressure

Medium pressure

Variable pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction does air move in a low pressure system?

Counterclockwise direction

Clockwise direction

Upward direction

Downward direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction does air move in a high pressure system?

Clockwise direction

Counterclockwise direction

Upward direction

Downward direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weather like up north?

Cold and snowy

Warm and sunny

Rainy and windy

Mild and cloudy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weather like in the southeast?

Sunny

Rainy

Cloudy

Snowy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weather like in the southwest?

Sunny and dry

Rainy and humid

Cold and snowy

Windy and cloudy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Weather Test

46 questions

Which type of air pressure is associated with rainy, stormy weather?

Which type of air pressure is associated with clear and dry weather?

In which direction does air move in a low pressure system?

In which direction does air move in a high pressure system?

What is the weather like up north?

What is the weather like in the southeast?

What is the weather like in the southwest?

What is the weather like in the southeast?

What is it called when two air masses meet?

Why do fronts happen?

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