Weather Front Quiz

Air fronts occur when two air masses meet. Which air mass would go on top of the other? Tropical or Polar? Why?

• Tropical, because it is denser

• Polar, because it is less dense

• Tropical, because it is less dense

• Polar, because it is denser

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What is it called when two air masses meet?

• Convergence

• Front

• Cyclone

• Anticyclone

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Which of the following is NOT a type of front?

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Stationary Front

• Dynamic Front

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

• Heavy storms

• Clear skies

• Light drizzle

• Snow flurries

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What type of clouds are found at a cold front?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Altostratus

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What type of clouds are found at a warm front?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus and Stratus

• Altocumulus

• Nimbostratus

What happens to the temperature when a warm front occurs?

• Temperature drops

• Temperature increases

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature fluctuates

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What type of weather occurs at the boundary of a stationary front?

• Heavy storms

• Hours of rain or snow

• Clear skies

• Varies depending on conditions

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Why is warm air pushed up by the cold front?

• Warm air is heavier than cold air

• Cold air is denser and forces warm air up

• Warm air is denser and forces cold air down

• Cold air is lighter and rises above warm air

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Where are clouds formed when there is a cold front?

• Behind the cold air

• In front of the warm air

• Above the cold air

• Below the warm air

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