What is a front in the context of aviation?

Air Mass Fronts and Their Impact on Weather in Aviation

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of aircraft
A navigation tool for pilots
A boundary between two air masses
A weather phenomenon involving only rain
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of clouds are commonly associated with warm fronts?
Stratiform and cirri
Cumulonimbus
Nimbostratus
Towering cumulus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How fast do warm fronts typically move?
30 to 35 miles per hour
5 to 10 miles per hour
10 to 15 miles per hour
20 to 25 miles per hour
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What weather conditions can a fast-moving cold front cause?
Clear skies and calm winds
Squall lines and thunderstorms
Light rain and fog
High humidity and drizzle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a squall line?
A navigation route for pilots
A type of cloud formation
A narrow band of thunderstorms
A line of clear skies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a stationary front occurs?
One air mass completely overtakes another
The weather clears rapidly
The air masses remain in place, causing mixed weather
Only warm weather conditions prevail
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What defines an occluded front?
Two air masses moving in opposite directions
A cold front overtaking a warm front
A warm front overtaking a cold front
A stationary front becoming active
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