Fronts Summative

What happens when two air masses meet?

• a hurricane occurs

• a dog barks

• a front is created

• warm air enters

What kind of front results in thunderstorms?

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Which front does this show?

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

A cold front usually brings what kind of weather?

• sunny and fair

• rain and/or thunderstorms

• snow

• cool and dry air

This is when a cold air mass pushes out a warm air mass. It often brings thunderstorms along with cooler weather.

• stationary front

• occluded front

• warm front

• cold front

This is when warm air pushes out a cold air mass. It often brings a period of rain and fog along with warmer weather.

• stationary front

• occluded front

• warm front

• cold front

Which front is associated with this symbol?

• stationary front

• occluded front

• warm front

• cold front

What does symbol # 3 mean?

• stationary front
• occluded front
• warm front
• cold front

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

• zero air pressure
• stable air pressure
• a low pressure system
• a high pressure system

Which type of front is pictured?

• Cold front
• Warm front
• Occluded front
• Stationary front