Scholastic - Study Jams - Air Masses and Fronts 5/27/26

What is a large body of air that has the same temperature and moisture levels throughout?

• A cloud

• An air mass

• A tornado

• An ocean current

Which type of air mass would most likely form over the ocean near the equator?

• Cold and dry

• Cold and moist

• Warm and dry

• Warm and moist

What is the name of the boundary where two different air masses meet?

• A border

• A wall

• A front

• A station

What usually happens when a cold front moves into an area and pushes up warm air?

• The weather becomes hot and sunny

• Cumulonimbus clouds form and bring thunderstorms

• The air becomes very dry and calm

• Snow begins to fall immediately

Which type of front occurs when a warm air mass pushes into a cold air mass, often bringing light rain?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Oceanic front