Air Masses and Fronts

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

Front

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

Back

A cold front.

Front

What does cP stand for in air masses?

Back

Continental Polar, which is cold and dry.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes and often bringing light rain.

Front

What type of air mass is formed over warm water?

Back

Maritime Tropical (mT), which is warm and moist.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

Front

What type of front is associated with long periods of rain?

Back

A warm front.

Front

What is the symbol for a cold front?

Back

A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses form over water and are typically moist, while continental air masses form over land and are usually dry.

Front

What type of air mass is represented by mP?

Back

Maritime Polar, which is cold and moist.