Comparing Warm and Cold Fronts

What is a key characteristic of a warm front?

• It brings cold, dry air.

• It brings warm, moist air.

• It is associated with thunderstorms.

• It moves faster than a cold front.

Which type of front is typically associated with a gradual increase in temperature?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

What weather phenomenon is commonly associated with cold fronts?

• Light rain and drizzle

• Clear skies

• Thunderstorms and heavy rain

• Fog

How does the air pressure change as a cold front passes?

• Air pressure increases

• Air pressure decreases

• Air pressure remains constant

• Air pressure fluctuates randomly

Which front is more likely to cause a sudden drop in temperature?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

What type of clouds are typically associated with warm fronts?

• Cumulonimbus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

Which front generally moves faster, causing more abrupt weather changes?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

What happens to the warm air when a cold front overtakes it?

• It rises above the cold air.

• It sinks below the cold air.

• It mixes evenly with the cold air.

• It remains at the same level.