Air Masses and Fronts

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What happens to hot air in the atmosphere?

Back

Hot air travels up.

Front

What happens to cold air in the atmosphere?

Back

Cold air travels down.

Front

What is a stationary front?

Back

A type of front where two air masses collide but neither is being overtaken.

Front

What type of pressure system is created when cold air travels down?

Back

A high pressure system.

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What is the definition of a continental Arctic air mass?

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An extremely cold and very dry air mass.

Front

What is the general movement of air masses in the atmosphere?

Back

Air masses move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass.

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What is the effect of a cold front on weather?

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Cold fronts typically bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What is the effect of a warm front on weather?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.