Clouds, Fronts, and Pressure

Front

What type of front is associated with ongoing showers and storms?

Back

Stationary front

Front

What type of cloud often covers the sky like a sheet or blanket?

Back

Stratus

Front

What weather system results in drier, fairer weather?

Back

High pressure

Front

What weather system results in rainy or stormy weather?

Back

Low pressure

Front

What type of cloud forms very high in the atmosphere and is made of primarily ice crystals?

Back

Cirrus

Front

What is the definition of a cloud?

Back

A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

Front

What are the main types of clouds?

Back

Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus, Nimbus.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.