Weather Fronts Flashcard Review

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

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

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing steady rain and warmer temperatures.

A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving, often resulting in prolonged periods of rain.

Cold fronts are typically associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

Warm fronts are typically associated with gradual increases in temperature and steady, light to moderate rain.

Stationary fronts are associated with prolonged periods of steady rain and overcast skies.

A cold front is usually represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

A warm front is typically represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.