6th grade air masses
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- Q1What is an air mass?A small body of air with similar temperature and humidity characteristicsA type of cloudA large body of air with similar temperature and humidity characteristicsA moving body of water in the air30s
- Q2Which type of air mass is cold and dry?Maritime PolarMaritime TropicalContinental TropicalContinental Polar30s
- Q3Which type of air mass is warm and humid?Continental TropicalMaritime PolarMaritime TropicalContinental Polar30s
- Q4What type of weather is associated with a cold front?Clear skies and warmer temperaturesThunderstorms and cooler temperaturesTornadoes and hurricanesLight rain and fog30s
- Q5Which type of air mass is responsible for the heat wave that occurs during the summer?Continental TropicalMaritime TropicalContinental PolarMaritime Polar30s
- Q6What is the difference between a maritime and a continental air mass?Maritime air masses form over land and are drier. Continental air masses form over water and are more humidMaritime air masses form over water and are more humid. Continental air masses form over land and are drierMaritime air masses form in the winter and continental air masses form in the summerThere is no difference between the two types of air masses30s
- Q7What type of weather is associated with a warm front?Light rain and warmer temperaturesThunderstorms and cooler temperaturesClear skies and cooler temperaturesTornadoes and hurricanes30s
- Q8Which type of air mass is responsible for the blizzards that occur during the winter?Maritime TropicalContinental TropicalMaritime PolarContinental Polar30s
- Q9What is an occluded front?When a warm front catches up to a cold front and lifts it off the groundWhen a cold front and a warm front meet but don't moveWhen a cold front catches up to a warm front and lifts it off the groundWhen a warm front and a stationary front meet and create a low pressure system30s
- Q10What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?Sunny and dry conditionsThunderstorms and hailHurricanes and tornadoesExtended periods of rain and cloudy skies30s