Meteorology Fronts

Question 1

What is a front in meteorology?

Answer 1

A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

Question 2

True or False: Cold fronts generally lead to more severe weather than warm fronts.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A __________ front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

Answer 3

cold

Question 4

What type of weather is typically associated with warm fronts?

Answer 4

Gentle rain and gradual temperature increase.

Question 5

Which front is characterized by a steep slope?

Answer 5

Cold front

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which type of front is associated with thunderstorms?

Answer 6

Cold front

Question 7

What happens to the temperature when a cold front passes?

Answer 7

The temperature usually drops.

Question 8

True or False: Occluded fronts occur when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: An __________ front is formed when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

Answer 9

stationary

Question 10

What type of cloud is commonly associated with cold fronts?

Answer 10

Cumulonimbus clouds

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which front typically moves slower?

Answer 11

Warm front

Question 12

What is the primary characteristic of a stationary front?

Answer 12

It does not move significantly.

Question 13

True or False: Warm fronts can cause severe thunderstorms.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The lifting of warm air over a cold front can lead to __________ activity.

Answer 14

convective

Question 15

What is the general wind direction change associated with cold fronts?

Answer 15

From south or southwest to northwest.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which front is typically associated with prolonged precipitation?

Answer 16

Warm front

Question 17

What is the significance of the term ‘occlusion’ in meteorology?

Answer 17

It refers to the process where a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Question 18

True or False: A warm front usually has a sharper temperature gradient than a cold front.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: An __________ front forms when two cold air masses meet and push the warm air upward.

Answer 19

occluded

Question 20

What type of precipitation is most common with warm fronts?

Answer 20

Light to moderate rain.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which type of front can result in fog formation?

Answer 21

Warm front

Question 22

What is the effect of a cold front on atmospheric pressure?

Answer 22

Pressure usually rises after a cold front passes.

Question 23

True or False: Cold fronts tend to have a more gradual transition than warm fronts.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Fill in the blank: When a cold front approaches, the air pressure will generally __________.

Answer 24

drop

Question 25

What cloud formation indicates the approach of a cold front?

Answer 25

Cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: What is the typical temperature change after a warm front passes?

Answer 26

Temperature increases.