Air Masses & Fronts

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

Front

How do air masses affect weather?

Back

Air masses can bring different weather conditions depending on their temperature and moisture content.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A place where two different air masses meet.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front occurs when a warm air mass meets a colder air mass and slowly rises over it.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

Front

What type of weather is associated with high pressure (H)?

Back

High pressure areas are usually associated with sunny and clear weather.

Front

What type of weather is associated with low pressure (L)?

Back

Low pressure areas are often associated with cloudy, rainy, or stormy weather.

Front

How do ocean currents affect coastal weather?

Back

Ocean currents can influence the temperature and precipitation of coastal areas.

Front

What happens when a warm front passes?

Back

When a warm front passes, temperatures usually rise and precipitation may occur.

Front

What happens when a cold front passes?

Back

When a cold front passes, temperatures usually drop and storms may occur.