B2c- Weather Fronts & Predicting Weather
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17 questions
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When two air masses of different temperatures/pressures come together…
When two air masses of different temperatures/pressures come together…
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The type of weather conditions that can be expected at all weather fronts is….
The type of weather conditions that can be expected at all weather fronts is….
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Match the general characteristics of each front with the front they belong with.***NOTE- There are 4 columns. Scroll right and left to view all.
Match the general characteristics of each front with the front they belong with.
***NOTE- There are 4 columns. Scroll right and left to view all.
Cold Front | Warm Front | Stationary Front | Occluded Front | |
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This front stalls over an area causing precipitation and clouds that can last for days. | ||||
Short periods of stormy weather; Cooler drier air is remains after this front has passed | ||||
Least common air mass; Severe weather occurs | ||||
Warm, humid air remains after the front has passed. |
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Match the name of each weather front with the picture that best represents it. "Pinch" the screen to expand the picture if you need to see it better.
Match the name of each weather front with the picture that best represents it. "Pinch" the screen to expand the picture if you need to see it better.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Occluded Front | arrow_right_alt | |
Stationary Front | arrow_right_alt | |
Warm Front | arrow_right_alt | |
Cold Front | arrow_right_alt |
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A characteristic of these TWO weather fronts is sudden, severe storms and cooler drier air remaining after the front passes through.
A characteristic of these TWO weather fronts is sudden, severe storms and cooler drier air remaining after the front passes through.
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Longer, lingering periods of unsettled weather is a characteristic of these two types of weather fronts...
Longer, lingering periods of unsettled weather is a characteristic of these two types of weather fronts...
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A warm front develops when...
A warm front develops when...
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An occluded front develops when...
An occluded front develops when...
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A cold front develops when...
A cold front develops when...
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A person who uses weather tools and data gathered from sophisticated weather equipment to make predictions about the type of weather we are experiencing or can expect is known as...
A person who uses weather tools and data gathered from sophisticated weather equipment to make predictions about the type of weather we are experiencing or can expect is known as...
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Weather can best be defined as...
Weather can best be defined as...
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Which of the following groups contain 3 major factors/characteristics for predicting weather?
Which of the following groups contain 3 major factors/characteristics for predicting weather?
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Weather maps are...
Weather maps are...
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What is an isobar?
What is an isobar?
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The tool used to measure air pressure is called a/an...
The tool used to measure air pressure is called a/an...
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The unit used when measuring air pressure is called a/an...
The unit used when measuring air pressure is called a/an...
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Match the weather symbol on the left with its description/definition on the right.
Match the weather symbol on the left with its description/definition on the right.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for occluded front | |
| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for warm front | |
| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for cold front | |
| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for stationary front | |
| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for areas with high pressure | |
| arrow_right_alt | Symbol for areas with low pressure |