Fronts, Air Masses, and Pressure Systems Flashcard

Front

What type of air mass is warm and wet?

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maritime tropical

Front

What type of air mass is cold and wet?

Back

maritime polar

Front

What type of air mass is cold and dry?

Back

continental polar

Front

What type of air mass is warm and dry?

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continental tropical

Front

What is a boundary between two air masses?

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front

Front

This happens when a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass.

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Cold front

Front

This happens when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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Warm front

Front

This happens when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet but cannot move.

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Stationary front

Front

Which front brings warmer temperatures after it passes through? Options: Warm Front, Cold Front, Stationary Front

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Warm Front

Front

Which front causes thunderstorms? Warm Front, Cold Front, Stationary Front

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Cold Front