Fronts Review 2024

What type of weather does a warm front bring?

• No precipitation and cooler temperatures

• Heavy snow and freezing temperatures

• Gentle, steady precipitation and warmer temperatures

• Strong winds and clear skies

Describe the characteristics of a cold front and the weather it brings.

• A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, and it brings no change in temperature or weather.

• A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, and it brings hot temperatures and clear skies.

• A cold front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, and it brings warmer temperatures and calm weather.

• A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, and it brings cooler temperatures, strong winds, and sometimes heavy precipitation.

Explain the differences between stationary and occluded fronts.

• Stationary fronts occur when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and neither is strong enough to move the other. Occluded fronts occur when a fast-moving cold front catches up to a slow-moving warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

• Stationary fronts occur when a fast-moving cold front catches up to a slow-moving warm front, while occluded fronts occur when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and neither is strong enough to move the other.

• Stationary fronts occur when there is no movement of air masses, while occluded fronts occur when warm air and cold air mix together.

• Stationary fronts occur when warm air moves over cold air, while occluded fronts occur when cold air moves over warm air.

How do warm fronts differ from cold fronts in terms of their characteristics and weather patterns?

• Warm fronts have no impact on weather patterns

• Cold fronts have a gradual slope and bring steady precipitation

• Warm fronts have a gradual slope and bring steady precipitation, while cold fronts have a steeper slope and bring more intense but shorter-lived precipitation.

• Warm fronts have a steeper slope and bring intense but shorter-lived precipitation

What type of weather is associated with a maritime tropical air mass?

• Hot and dry weather

• Cold and dry weather

• Cool and rainy weather

• Warm and humid weather

What are the typical weather conditions associated with a continental polar air mass?

• Cool and foggy

• Hot and humid

• Cold and dry

• Warm and rainy

Describe the characteristics of a warm front and its associated weather.

• A warm front is characterized by warm air replacing cold air. It brings gentle, steady precipitation and can cause fog and low clouds.

• A warm front is characterized by a mix of warm and cold air. It brings dry and sunny weather.

• A warm front is characterized by no change in temperature. It brings strong winds and thunderstorms.

• A warm front is characterized by cold air replacing warm air. It brings heavy snowfall and clear skies.

What are the characteristics of a stationary front and how does it differ from other frontal boundaries?

• A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, causing prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather. It differs from other frontal boundaries like cold and warm fronts because it does not have the significant movement of air masses.

• A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are moving rapidly, causing clear and dry weather.

• A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are constantly changing, causing unpredictable weather patterns.

• A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are moving in opposite directions, causing short periods of cloudy and wet weather.