Weather Fronts and Air Masses

What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

• Sudden drops in temperature and heavy thunderstorms.

• Gradual increases in temperature and long-lasting, steady rain.

• Cold and dry conditions with clear skies.

• Frequent snow showers and icy conditions.

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What happens when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?

• It leads to the formation of fronts, resulting in various weather conditions.

• The warm air mass completely dissipates.

• The cold air mass becomes warmer and rises.

• There is no significant change in weather conditions.

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How does temperature affect air's moisture capacity?

• Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air.

• Cooler air can hold more moisture than warmer air.

• Temperature has no effect on air's moisture capacity.

• Air's moisture capacity is constant regardless of temperature.

What is an occluded front?

• A front that forms when two warm air masses collide and rise.

• A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

• A boundary between two cold air masses that leads to clear skies.

• A stationary front that causes prolonged rainfall.

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What is a warm front?

• A boundary where a warm air mass meets a cold air mass, causing the warm air to rise over the cold air, typically resulting in gradual precipitation.

• A boundary where two cold air masses collide, leading to sudden thunderstorms.

• A region where warm air is trapped between two cold air masses, causing stagnant weather conditions.

• A transition zone where warm air is pushed down by cold air, resulting in clear skies.

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What is a weather map?

• A visual representation of weather conditions in a specific area, showing fronts, air masses, and precipitation.

• A tool used to predict future weather patterns based on historical data.

• A chart that displays the temperature variations across different regions.

• A map that indicates the locations of natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

• A cold front brings warmer air and typically more gentle precipitation.

• A cold front brings colder air and often severe weather, while a warm front brings warmer air and typically more gentle precipitation.

• A warm front brings colder air and often severe weather, while a cold front brings warmer air and typically more gentle precipitation.

• A warm front brings warm air and heavy rainfall, while a cold front brings dry air and clear skies.

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What is humidity?

• Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather and comfort levels.

• Humidity is the measure of temperature in the atmosphere.

• Humidity refers to the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface.

• Humidity is the pressure exerted by the air in the atmosphere.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

• Sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and heavy rain.

• Consistent warm temperatures and clear skies.

• Mild temperatures with occasional light rain.

• High humidity and persistent fog.

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What is a stationary front?

• A boundary where two air masses meet and one replaces the other.

• A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet and neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

• A type of front that only occurs in tropical regions.

• A front that moves rapidly and causes severe weather.

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