Weather Maps: Air Masses, Fronts and Symbols

Front

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.

Back

Air Mass

Front

Type of air mass that creates a cold temperature and high pressure

Back

Polar

Front

Type of air mass that creates a warm temperature and low pressure

Back

Tropical

Front

Type of air mass that forms over land and is more dry

Back

Continental

Front

Type of air mass that forms over water and is more humid

Back

Maritime

Front

A front

Back

The boundary where two different air masses meet, usually causing a change in weather

Front

On a weather map, these symbols represent a/an _______.

Back

cold front

Front

On a weather map, these symbols represent a/an _______.

Back

warm front

Front

On a weather map, these symbols represent a _______.

Back

stationary front

Front

On a weather map, these symbols represent a/an _______.

Back

occluded front