Synoptic Maps Practice

Front

What occurs during high pressure?

Back

Cold air is sinking.

Front

What kind of weather should Nebraskans expect?

Back

Prolonged, light precipitation.

Front

Where is the air relatively warmer in Kansas?

Back

Southwest Kansas.

Front

What kind of front can linger in an area for days?

Back

Stationary front.

Front

What sequence of air masses is needed for an occluded front to form?

Back

Colder, warmer, colder.

Front

Define a synoptic map.

Back

A synoptic map is a weather map that shows the state of the atmosphere at a given time, including features like fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.