Weather and Climate Flashcard

A cold front is a boundary that forms when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise rapidly, often leading to thunderstorms.

A warm front is a boundary that occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual lifting and typically resulting in steady rain.

A stationary front is a weather front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground, which can lead to complex weather patterns.

Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain and warmer temperatures as they pass.

A cold front typically causes a drop in temperature as it replaces warmer air.

A warm front generally leads to an increase in temperature as it brings warmer air.

A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.