Weather Fronts

Question 1

Air masses

Answer 1

a large body of air that has similar humidity, tempreture, etc

Question 2

Cold Front

Answer 2

This weather front occurs when a cold, denser air mass pushes under a warm air mass, forcing the warm air to rise quickly. This weather front brings a sudden drop in temperature, and can cause short heavy rain or thunderstorms

Question 3

Occluded Front

Answer 3

When a warm air mass is between two cold air masses the warm air mass rises cool air masses push and meet in the middle. This causes large amounts of rain or snow. The symbol for this front is a triangle and a half circle on the same side of the line.

Question 4

Stationary Front

Answer 4

A stationary front forms when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass without any effects, and the two air masses remain seperated. This can cause cloudy, wet weather.

Question 5

Warm Front

Answer 5

This weather front occurs when a warmer, less dense air mass slowly goes over a colder air mass. This front brings long lasting snow

Question 6

Weather Front

Answer 6

When two or more air masses collide, it can create a variety of weather