Weather

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is where two air masses meet.

Front

What type of front is represented by a line with triangles pointing towards the warmer air?

Back

Warm front

Front

What type of front is represented by a line with blue triangles pointing towards the colder air?

Back

Cold front

Front

What type of front is represented by alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side?

Back

Occluded front

Front

What type of front is represented by a line with alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides?

Back

Stationary front

Front

What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Light rain or light snow.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Heavy rain or thunderstorms.

Front

What happens to temperature when a warm front passes?

Back

The temperature usually warms up.

Front

What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

Back

The temperature usually cools down.

Front

What is the symbol for a cold front?

Back

A blue line with triangles.