Weather Fronts and Air Masses

Front

What does a "H" indicate on a weather map?

Back

A high pressure system.

Front

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

Back

Cloudy skies and light rain.

Front

When a warm air mass is caught between two cooler air masses, what occurs?

Back

An occluded front.

Front

Why does cold air "sink"?

Back

It is more dense than the warm air.

Front

What is a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout?

Back

An air mass.

Front

What does a "L" indicate on a weather map?

Back

A low pressure system.

Front

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

Back

Thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Front

What is the boundary between two different air masses called?

Back

A front.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A front that does not move significantly.