Understanding Weather Fronts Quiz

What type of weather front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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Which weather front is characterized by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement?

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

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What is the symbol for a stationary front on a weather map?

• Alternating blue triangles and red semicircles on opposite sides

• Blue triangles only

• Red semicircles only

• Purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles

Which type of front is formed when a faster moving cold air mass meets a cool air mass trapping a warm air mass above them?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

• Cold front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

• Clear skies and warm temperatures

• Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures

• Light rain and warmer temperatures

• Snow and freezing temperatures

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Which front is often associated with prolonged periods of rain?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the typical weather pattern after a warm front passes?

• Cooler and drier

• Warmer and more humid

• Stormy and windy

• Snowy and cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does an occluded front typically bring?

• Clear skies

• Heavy rain or snow

• Light drizzle

• Hot and dry conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which front is represented by a purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

What happens to the air masses in a stationary front?

• They move quickly past each other

• They remain in place with little movement

• They mix together rapidly

• They rise quickly into the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5