Air Masses and Weather Fronts

Front

What is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What type of weather front occurs when a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way?

Back

Warm Front

Front

Cold air sinks because it is ______ dense than warmer air.

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Front

What is a weather front where an air mass gets separated from the ground?

Back

Occluded Front

Front

What type of winds blow in one direction and are responsible for moving air masses?

Back

Prevailing Winds

Front

What is the term for the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass and pushes it upward?

Back

Cold Front

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold?

Back

Relative Humidity

Front

What type of front is formed when two air masses meet and neither is strong enough to replace the other?

Back

Stationary Front

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas?

Back

Wind