Weather

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Objective

I can use data to explain how the movement of air masses affects the weather.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

12 questions

1

What is an air mass, and how does its movement relate to changes in weather conditions?

2

According to the video, what were some of the different types of weather occurring in different parts of the United States due to the movement of the storm system?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

The video described a cold front moving into the Southeast. Based on this air mass movement, what change in temperature would you expect to observe in that region? Explain your answer. The video mentioned strong winds across the Great Plains due to a storm system. Based on this air mass movement, what other weather conditions, besides wind, might you expect to see in the Great Plains? Explain your answer.

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