Weather Fronts and Air masses

Weather Fronts and Air masses

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a weather front?

Back

A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and is the principal cause of meteorological phenomena.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main types of weather fronts?

Back

The main types of weather fronts are cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

Back

The temperature typically decreases when a cold front passes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of front is associated with prolonged precipitation and warmer temperatures?

Back

A warm front is associated with prolonged precipitation and generally leads to warmer temperatures.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by cold, dry air?

Back

Continental polar air mass is characterized by cold, dry air.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of air mass is associated with warm, moist conditions?

Back

Maritime tropical air mass is associated with warm, moist conditions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What weather phenomenon can occur when a cold front overtakes a warm front?

Back

An occluded front can occur when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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