Air Masses & Fronts

Front

What happens when a cold front is approaching?

Back

Warm air rises, cools, and causes rain and thunderstorms.

Front

What kind of front occurs when a warm air mass gets caught between two cold air masses?

Back

Occluded front.

Front

What is the symbol for a cold front?

Back

A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm air mass meets a colder air mass and slowly rises over it.

Front

What kind of front is characterized by two air masses meeting and stopping?

Back

Stationary front.

Front

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

Back

Thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A front where a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses.

Front

How does a warm front affect temperature and humidity?

Back

It generally leads to warmer temperatures and increased humidity.

Front

What is the symbol for a warm front?

Back

A red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.

Front

What type of front is represented by alternating triangles and semicircles?

Back

An occluded front.