M#2 Weather and Climate Post Assessment

Front

This front can cause tornadoes when a warm air mass collides with a cold air mass and is quickly forced upward.

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cold front

Front

This front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and stops.

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stationary front

Front

This front occurs when 3 air masses meet up forcing the warm air upward.

Back

occluded front

Front

Which air mass is forced upward at a front?

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warm air mass

Front

The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

Back

climate

Front

Which of the following is not a factor that affects climate? latitude, oceans, mountains

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longitude

Front

What will the weather be in a couple of days in Minneapolis?

Back

rainy and colder

Front

What front is occurring between Denver and St. Louis?

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cold front

Front

Where would you expect to see nice weather? Options: low pressure area, high pressure area

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high pressure area

Front

In what city is there rain? Options: Detroit, Denver, Houston, St. Louis

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Denver