air masses and weather Flashcards
1
Q
describe a cT air mass
A
dry and warm
2
Q
how does a warm front form?
A
warm at moves over cold and replaces
3
Q
what causes weather to change
A
movement of air masses
4
Q
where does a continental polar air mass form
A
northern canada
5
Q
what kind of weather does a cold front bring
A
heavy thunderstorms
6
Q
what is a front formed by two weak air masses
A
stationary front
7
Q
a front that will most likely produce hot humid weather after rain
A
warm front
8
Q
a blizzard/large amounts of snow is caused by
A
occluded front
9
Q
a front caused by 3 different air masses is an
A
occluded front
