Air Masses & Weather Fronts 2

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is the boundary where two air masses meet.

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by being cold and dry?

Back

Continental polar.

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by being warm and humid?

Back

Maritime tropical.

Front

Which type of weather front is associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What type of air mass is found over oceans and is typically warm and moist?

Back

Maritime air mass.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a stationary front?

Back

It does not move significantly and can cause prolonged precipitation.

Front

What type of air mass would you expect in Chad, Africa?

Back

Continental tropical.

Front

What is the primary factor that defines an air mass?

Back

Temperature and water vapor content (humidity).

Front

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

Back

Cold front.

Front

What type of front can lead to prolonged rain?

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Warm front.