Weather test review

Front

What type of front is represented by the symbol for a warm front?

Back

Warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cold air.

Front

Which rays are stronger, direct or indirect?

Back

Direct rays are stronger.

Front

What kind of front produces thunderstorms followed by colder weather?

Back

Cold front.

Front

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?

Back

Warm air mass.

Front

Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?

Back

The equator always receives direct sunlight.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is where cold air pushes into a region occupied by warm air.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is where warm air rises over cold air.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

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

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front is where two air masses meet but neither moves.

Front

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

Back

Thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.