Weather Fronts Practice Quiz

First and Last Name

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 1.

• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.
• The leading edge of a mass of warm air. Associated with a gentle rain and a slight increase in temperature.

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 2.

• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.
• The leading edge of a mass of warm air. Associated with a gentle rain and a slight increase in temperature.

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 3.

• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.
• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• The leading edge of a mass of warm air. Associated with a gentle rain and a slight increase in temperature.

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 4.

• The leading edge of a mass of warm air. Associated with a gentle rain and a slight increase in temperature.
• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 5.

• A pressure system with winds that rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clouds and stormy weather.
• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.

Match the correct conditions associated with Symbol 6.

• A pressure system with winds that rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Associated with clear skies and calm weather.
• The leading edge of a cold air mass. Associated with severe weather and a drop in temperature.
• Cool and warm air masses collide, neither will overpower the other. Associated with prolonged precipitation.
• Occurs when one front takes over another. Associated with possible precipitation.
• The leading edge of a mass of warm air. Associated with a gentle rain and a slight increase in temperature.

Which of the following correctly describes the conditions for Salt Lake City, UT from Day 1 to Day 2?

• Temperatures will slightly rise, clear skies.
• Temperatures will remain the same, clear skies.
• Temperatures will decrease with cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms.
• Temperatures will decrease with clear skies and windy conditions.

What type of front will pass over Salt Lake City, UT?

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

Which of the following correctly describes the conditions for Albany, NY from Day 1 to Day 2?

• Temperatures will slightly rise, clear skies
• Temperatures will remain the same, sunny with clear skies
• Temperatures will decrease with cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms
• Temperatures will remain the same with cloudy skies and thunderstorms