Weather Fronts

How do you know which way the air mass is moving on a weather map?

• By the direction the symbols for the front are pointed.

• By the color of the map.

• By the temperature shown.

• By the amount of precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a cold front?

• A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass.

• A cold front occurs when warm air rises quickly.

• A cold front is when it snows.

• A cold front is a type of cloud.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Cold fronts are:

• Narrow bands of storms

• Wide bands of storms

• No storms at all

• Only snowstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On a cold front, who does the pushing?

• Warm air does the pushing

• Cold air does the pushing

• Both air masses push equally

• No air mass does the pushing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a warm front?

• A warm front occurs when a warm air mass goes over a cold air mass.

• A warm front is when it is sunny.

• A warm front is a type of wind.

• A warm front is a type of cloud.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which direction is the high pressure system moving:

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Northwest

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which direction is the high pressure system moving

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Northeast

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What occurs with an occluded front:

• Two cold air masses merge, forcing warm air up.

• A warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

• Warm and cold air masses meet and stop.

• Only light winds are produced.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is produced with an occluded front?

• Strong winds and heavy precipitation

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Only light wind

• No precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens when two cold air masses merge?

• An occluded front forms

• A stationary front forms

• A warm front forms

• A cold front forms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5