Fronts & Air Masses

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

Front

What are the two main types of fronts?

Back

The two main types of fronts are warm fronts and cold fronts.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front occurs when warm air moves into an area occupied by cooler air, leading to gradual temperature increases and often precipitation.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when cold air moves into an area occupied by warmer air, causing abrupt weather changes and often thunderstorms.

Front

What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

Front

What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

Back

A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

Front

What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?

Back

A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

Front

What symbol represents a stationary front on a weather map?

Back

A stationary front is represented by alternating red semicircles and blue triangles on opposite sides of the line.

Front

What symbol represents an occluded front on a weather map?

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An occluded front is represented by a purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side.