Weather

Front

What type of pressure system causes air to sink?

Back

High pressure system.

Front

What is the name of the cloud that is tall like mountains and brings heavy rain?

Back

Cumulonimbus.

Front

Why does warm air rise?

Back

Because it is less dense than cold air.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A line where two different air masses meet.

Front

What does a low pressure system indicate on a weather map?

Back

It indicates areas where air is rising, often leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

Back

Cumulus.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

Front.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What is the main characteristic of a warm front?

Back

Warm air rises over cold air.