Weather: Tools, Predictions, Air Masses

Front

What does a low pressure system indicate about the weather?

Back

It often means stormy or wet weather.

Front

What symbol represents a cold front?

Back

A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, leading to drizzly rain?

Back

Warm front.

Front

How is wind direction measured?

Back

Using a wind vane.

Front

What type of pressure system is associated with drier, fairer weather?

Back

High pressure system.

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where warm air replaces cold air, often bringing light rain.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where cold air replaces warm air, often bringing thunderstorms.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A front that does not move, causing prolonged periods of the same weather.