Weather Fronts Flashcard Review

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure.

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What type of front is typically found near Seattle?

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A cold front.

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Describe a stationary front.

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A stationary front is characterized by the same weather persisting for days, often with cloudy skies and occasional rain.

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What is air pressure?

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The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area.

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What does a low pressure system indicate on a weather map?

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It indicates areas where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass, typically bringing gradual temperature increases and light rain.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What weather is associated with a warm front?

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Gradual increases in temperature and light to moderate precipitation.

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What happens when a cold front passes?

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Temperatures drop, and severe weather such as thunderstorms may occur.