Weather CFU/Flashcard Redo 7th grade

Front

Symbol for a front:

Back

Warm Front

Front

Symbol for an Occluded Front

Back

Occluded Front

Front

Leading edge of a temperature drop, brings heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail; cool, fair weather follows.

Back

Cold Front

Front

Meeting of two air masses: front

Back

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Front

Formation of fronts:

Back

When two air masses meet

Front

Meeting point of warm and cold air where clouds, fog, and precipitation occur; can lead to extended cloudy and rainy conditions.

Back

Stationary Front

Front

Winds that blow constantly and predictably over long distances.

Back

Global winds

Front

Line with alternating red semicircles and blue triangles

Back

Occluded Front

Front

Type of front linked to light rain or snow, leading to milder weather.

Back

Warm Front

Front

Primary cause of wind patterns on Earth

Back

Differences in air pressure