Types of Weather Fronts

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The boundary between two air masses is called a/an

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front

Front

When a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, it will get colder and we will have severe weather. What type of front is this? Options: warm front, cold front, occluded front, stationary front

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cold front

Front

When a warm air mass gently slides on top of a cold air mass, and you have drizzly rain and then warmer weather, what type of front is it? Options: warm front, cold front, occluded front, stationary front

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warm front

Front

Which system results in drier, fairer weather?

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high pressure

Front

What type of front is shown?

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Stationary Front

Front

What weather condition does this symbol represent?

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thunderstorm

Front

The lines on a weather map that connect areas of equal air pressure

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isobars

Front

The lines on a weather map that connect areas of equal air temperature

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isotherms

Front

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

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barometer

Front

The temperature at which water condenses is referred to as the

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dewpoint