Weather and Climate Flashcard

Front

What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

Back

Light rain over several days.

Front

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

Back

Showers and thunderstorms, colder temperatures.

Front

What is created when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What weather front is symbolized by a line with semicircles?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What weather front is symbolized by a line with triangles?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What weather front is symbolized by alternating triangles and semicircles?

Back

Occluded front.

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has the same moisture and temperature throughout.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Widespread, continuous precipitation, warmer temperatures.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with an occluded front?

Back

Complex weather patterns, often leading to precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.