Fronts Flashcard

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that is not moving.

Front

What is an occluded front?

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A weather phenomenon that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Front

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cooler temperatures, strong winds, and often heavy precipitation

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Cloudy skies and steady precipitation

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Which type of front occurs when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

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warm front

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Which type of front occurs when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass?

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cold front

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What are air masses?

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Large areas of air with nearly the same moisture and temperature.

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Which type of air mass is wet and cold? Options: Continental Tropical (cT), Continental Polar (cP), Maritime Tropical (mT), Maritime Polar (mP)

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Maritime Polar (mP)

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Which type of air mass is dry and cold?

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Continental Polar (cP)

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Which type of air mass is wet and warm?

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Maritime Tropical (mT)