4.4 Weather Test

Front

What is the average weather conditions for a certain region called?

Back

Climate

Front

What are fluffy white clouds with flat bottoms called?

Back

Cumulus Clouds

Front

What happens when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?

Back

Temperatures rise and the air becomes humid.

Front

What tool is used to determine wind direction?

Back

Weathervane

Front

What do cold and warm fronts move?

Back

Air Masses

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold Front

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass pushes into a cold air mass?

Back

Warm Front

Front

What is the name of the tool that measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What type of clouds are thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

Cirrus Clouds

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Back

Air Mass