Air Pressure and Fronts

Front

What type of air pressure contains dry air?

Back

High Pressure

Front

Which system most likely produces clear skies and fair weather?

Back

A high pressure system

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A combination of two fronts that form when a cold front catches up and overtakes a warm front, resulting in a mix of rain showers and thunderstorms.

Front

What does the symbol of a warm front represent?

Back

A warm front.

Front

What happens when a cold front is approaching?

Back

Warm air rises, cools, and causes rain and thunderstorms.

Front

What is the general effect of high pressure systems on weather?

Back

They generally lead to clear skies and fair weather.

Front

What type of air pressure is associated with stormy weather?

Back

Low Pressure.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

Front

What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Gradual warming, light rain, and overcast skies.

Front

How does air pressure affect wind patterns?

Back

Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, creating wind.