Radience

Air Masses and Weather Fronts MS-ESS2-5

NGSS

the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures

Air front explained in an easy to understand way.

a huge body of air with similar temperature and moisture throughout

Air mass explained in an easy to understand way.

the boundary of a mass of cold air where it slides under a mass of warm air

Cold front explained in an easy to understand way.

the movement pattern in a fluid caused by temperature differences within the fluid

The movement pattern in a fluid caused by temperature differences within the fluid

Convection current

The movement pattern in a fluid caused by temperature differences within the fluid. Convection current. In simple terms, a convection current is when warm fluid rises and cool fluid sinks, creating a loop-like motion.

the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current

The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current

Coriolis effect

The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect makes wind and water move in curves instead of straight paths because the Earth is spinning.

the amount of water vapor in the air

Humidity explained in an easy to understand way.

the boundary where a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass

Warm front explained in an easy to understand way.

air movement caused by pressure differences

Air movement caused by pressure differences

Wind

Air movement caused by pressure differences. Wind. Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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