Weather: Air Pressure and Fronts

Front

What effect does a cold water current have on the climate in California?

Back

It makes the climate cooler.

Front

What is the primary source of energy that powers weather systems?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What type of pressure system is created when warm air moves in?

Back

Low Pressure System.

Front

What type of weather is likely in a low pressure system?

Back

Warmer and stormy weather.

Front

Does cold air rise or sink?

Back

Cold air sinks.

Front

What is the relationship between air pressure and weather conditions?

Back

Low pressure is generally associated with stormy weather, while high pressure is associated with clear skies.

Front

What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?

Back

Warm front.

Front

How does a warm front typically affect temperature and precipitation?

Back

It usually leads to gradual warming and prolonged precipitation.