Exploring Air Masses and Weather Fronts

What does the 'C' in air mass codes like 'CP' stand for?

• Cold

• Continental

• Condensed

• Clear

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Which air mass is described as warm and moist?

• Maritime Polar

• Continental Tropical

• Continental Polar

• Maritime Tropical

What is the source region for Maritime Tropical air masses?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Northern Canada

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

• Long-lasting rain

• Clear skies

• Steady snow

• Short-lived violent storms

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Which front involves three different air masses?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

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

• The warm air slides over the cold air

• The warm air rises sharply

• The fronts dissipate

• The cold air rises

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Which type of precipitation is common with warm fronts?

• Hail

• Heavy snow

• Steady rain

• Sporadic thunderstorms

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Which front is characterized by a combination of cold, warm, and cool air masses?

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

• Cold front

• Warm front

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In which direction do weather systems generally move across the United States?

• North to South

• East to West

• South to North

• West to East

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What effect does a cold front typically have on air temperature and pressure?

• Temperature and pressure both decrease

• Temperature and pressure both increase

• Temperature decreases, pressure increases

• Temperature increases, pressure decreases

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