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WorksheetsWeather Fronts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What weather phenomenon occurs at the boundary between two colliding air masses?
Drought
Heatwave
Front
El Niño
A Stationary Front is the boundary between __________ air masses that are not moving.
two
warm
cold
thunderstorm
Cold fronts occur when a __________ air mass overtakes a warmer air mass.
cold
warm
cloudy
thunderstorms
Weather fronts mark the __________ between two air masses.
boundary
direction
period
change
What type of front creates violent thunderstorms?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
What type of air mass will cause a Cold Front?
Maritime
Continental
Tropical
Polar
Cold fronts often bring
warm temperatures, light precipitation
cool temperatures, light precipitation
warm temperatures, heavy precipitation (possible thunderstorms)
cool temperatures, heavy precipitation (possible thunderstorms)
A/an _____________________ is a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout.
Front
Air mass
Cloud
Tornado
Why does cold air "sink"?
it is less dense than the warm air
it is attracted to the surface of Earth
it is more dense than the warm air
no one knows why
A front usually marks a change in weather
True
False
How do weather patterns change when a front passes through an area?
The moon becomes visible during the day
The number of clouds decreases
The color of the sky changes
The temperature and humidity can change, and there may be precipitation or changes in wind direction.
What type of front occurs when neither air mass is strong enough to overtake the other?
Warm front
Stationary front
Occluded front
Cold front
