Cold and Warm Fronts

Front

What type of air masses form over land?

Back

Dry air masses.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

Front

What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts typically bring rainy and stormy weather.

Front

What type of pressure areas are all fronts associated with?

Back

All fronts are associated with low pressure areas.

Front

How is a warm front formed?

Back

A warm front is formed when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, while a warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

Front

What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

Back

The temperature typically drops when a cold front passes.

Front

What type of precipitation is commonly associated with warm fronts?

Back

Warm fronts are often associated with light to moderate precipitation.

Front

What is the role of air pressure in weather fronts?

Back

Air pressure differences drive the movement of weather fronts and influence weather patterns.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.