Weather Systems

Front

Based on the weather map, which city would see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours? Options: Denver because it is raining here, Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching, Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching, Houston, because it is in a high pressure system

Back

Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

Front

This symbol represents what type of front?

Back

Cold Front

Front

Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California?

Back

The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California.

Front

This symbol represents what type of front?

Back

Occluded Front

Front

Air flows counterclockwise around a

Back

Low Pressure System

Front

Based on the map of average surface temperature of the oceans in the summer, which area probably produces the most violent storm systems? Options: Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4

Back

Area 3

Front

This symbol represents what type of front?

Back

Stationary Front

Front

What is one condition necessary for a hurricane to form? Options: Warm ocean water, A strong cold front, Cold ocean water, A strong warm front

Back

Warm ocean water

Front

Cold air ___________.

Back

falls

Front

This symbol represents what type of front?

Back

Warm Front