Weather Maps Fronts and Symbols

Which type of air mass forms over water and is more humid?

• Maritime

• Continental

• Polar

• Tropical

On a weather map, these symbols represent a _______.

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.

• Air Mass

• Weather Front

• Pressure System

• Climate Zone

On a weather map, these symbols represent a/an _______.

• cold front

• warm front

• occluded front

• stationary front

A front is

• the boundary where two different air masses meet

• a type of weather pattern

• a measurement of temperature

• a high-pressure system

What direction is the warm front moving?

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

What direction is the cold front moving?

• Northwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

Which location most likely just experienced cooler temperatures and lower humidity?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

What is most likely the best forecast for Location E in another day or so?

• Warmer Temperatures

• Colder Temperatures

• Rainy Weather

• Snowfall Expected

Which location most likely just experienced lower temperatures and higher humidity?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D