Air Masses and Fronts

Front

What type of front has a steep slope and moves quickly, creating short, violent storms?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What type of air mass forms over water in warm areas?

Back

Maritime tropical (mT).

Front

Why is rain common at weather fronts?

Back

The less dense warm air is lifted which cools and forms clouds.

Front

What kind of air mass forms over land in Canada?

Back

Continental polar (cP).

Front

How would you describe a cP air mass?

Back

Cold and dry.

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

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

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Short, intense storms followed by cooler temperatures.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Front

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

Back

Maritime tropical (mT).