Clouds & Fronts

Front

What type of cloud is puffy and looks like a cotton ball?

Back

Cumulus clouds are puffy and resemble cotton balls, typically indicating fair weather.

Front

What types of clouds are present during a cold front?

Back

Cumulus and Cumulonimbus clouds are commonly associated with cold fronts, often leading to thunderstorms.

Front

Why does warm air rise above cold air?

Back

Warm air is less dense than cold air, causing it to rise.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

Front

What type of weather front is over North California?

Back

A stationary front is present over North California, where air masses do not move significantly.

Front

What are the characteristics of nimbostratus clouds?

Back

Nimbostratus clouds are thick, gray clouds that cover the sky and bring continuous, steady precipitation.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and light to moderate precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Back

A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air.

Front

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

Front

What happens to air pressure when a cold front passes?

Back

Air pressure typically rises when a cold front passes due to the denser cold air replacing the warm air.