Air Masses

Air Masses

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6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air in the lower atmosphere that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by warm and humid conditions?

Back

Maritime Tropical air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do air masses influence weather?

Back

Air masses can bring different weather conditions depending on their temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass forms over land and is typically dry?

Back

Continental air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses form over water and are usually humid, while continental air masses form over land and are typically dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass would you find near the equator?

Back

Warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Tropical air masses are colder than polar air masses.

Back

False.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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