06 FLASHCARDS for 8R Weather, Air Masses and Fronts

Front

What causes winds?

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differences in air pressure. Winds go from high pressure to low pressure

Front

Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

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Stormy

Front

In a high pressure area, the weather will likely be

Back

cooler and clear skies

Front

High air pressure is...

Back

Cooler, more dense air

Front

This is the symbol for which type of front?

Back

warm front

Front

Which type of front is shown here?

Back

cold front

Front

What type of air would an air mass located over C have?

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cold and moist

Front

Type of air at air mass D?

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cold, dry

Front

What is the boundary where air masses meet called?

Back

front

Front

What type of front is shown in the diagram?

Back

warm front