Weather Fronts

Front

What type of air is more dense and tends to sink?

Back

Cold air is more dense and tends to sink.

Front

What does the symbol for a stationary front look like?

Back

The symbol for a stationary front is a line with alternating semicircles and triangles on opposite sides.

Front

How are weather fronts formed?

Back

Weather fronts are formed when two air masses meet.

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with a nimbostratus front?

Back

Nimbostratus clouds are typically associated with this front.

Front

What symbol represents a cold front?

Back

The symbol for a cold front is a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is formed when warm air rises over cold air.

Front

What type of weather is usually associated with a cold front?

Back

Cold fronts typically bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Front

What type of air mass is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

A warm air mass is typically associated with a warm front.

Front

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

Back

A stationary front does not move, while a cold front moves and pushes warm air upward.