Air Masses and Weather Fronts

Front

What is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is a large body of air with similar temperature and humidity called?

Back

Air mass

Front

What type of weather front occurs when two air masses collide, but neither pushes the other out of the way?

Back

Stationary Front

Front

What is it called when a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way?

Back

Warm Front

Front

What type of weather front occurs when a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass out of the way, often resulting in rain?

Back

Cold Front

Front

What is the process called when water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold?

Back

Relative Humidity

Front

What type of front is formed when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses?

Back

Occluded Front

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the boundary between two different air masses called?

Back

Weather Front