ESS2.6: Weather Fronts and Conditions

Front

What is a weather front?

Back

A weather front is a line where two different air masses meet.

Front

What type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

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Stationary front.

Front

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

Back

It indicates that the area is likely to experience cloudy and rainy weather.

Front

What happens during a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves forward, pushing the warm air mass up.

Front

What type of front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front brings colder air and often leads to thunderstorms, while a warm front brings warmer air and steady rain.

Front

What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

Front

What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.