Pressure Systems & Fronts

Pressure Systems & Fronts

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary where warm air replaces cold air, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is a boundary where cold air replaces warm air, often leading to sudden drops in temperature and stormy weather.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing complex weather patterns and often resulting in precipitation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the symbol for a warm front look like?

Back

The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the symbol for a cold front look like?

Back

The symbol for a cold front is a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens at a front?

Back

At a front, two different air masses meet, leading to changes in weather conditions.

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