Fronts

What is a stationary front?

• A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

• A type of front that moves quickly and brings clear skies.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs only in winter months.

• A boundary where warm air rises over cold air, causing thunderstorms.

What is a cold front?

• A boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air up, often leading to storms.

• A warm air mass that rises over a cold air mass, causing light rain.

• A stationary front that does not move, resulting in prolonged cloudy weather.

• A type of front that brings hot and dry conditions, often leading to drought.

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

• Maritime air masses are dry and form over land, while continental air masses are moist and form over water.

• Maritime air masses are moist and form over water, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

• Maritime air masses are warm and form over deserts, while continental air masses are cold and form over oceans.

• Maritime air masses are cool and form over mountains, while continental air masses are hot and form over plains.

What is the symbol for a warm front?

• A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

• A red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

• A green dashed line with arrows pointing in both directions.

• A yellow line with squares pointing in the direction of the warm air.

What is the symbol for a cold front?

• A red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

• A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

• A green dashed line with squares pointing in the direction of the cold air.

• A yellow line with arrows pointing in both directions.

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

• Sunny and dry conditions

• Thunderstorms and heavy rain followed by cooler temperatures

• Mild temperatures with occasional clouds

• High winds and warm temperatures

What is a front in meteorology?

• A type of weather pattern that occurs in summer

• The boundary between two different air masses

• A measurement of atmospheric pressure

• A phenomenon that causes thunderstorms

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, usually bringing light rain.

• A boundary where a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, causing thunderstorms and heavy rain.

• A stationary boundary between two air masses that results in clear skies and no precipitation.

• A boundary that forms when two air masses of similar temperatures meet, leading to fog and mist.

What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

• Heavy thunderstorms and cold temperatures

• Light rain and warmer temperatures after the front passes

• Snow and freezing temperatures

• Clear skies and high winds

What is the significance of understanding weather fronts?

• It helps predict weather changes and prepare for different weather conditions.

• It allows for the measurement of humidity levels only.

• It is primarily used for agricultural purposes only.

• It has no real-world applications.