Weather Maps

Front

When two air masses meet, there is a _____, or boundary.

Back

front

Front

A cold front may remain in the same place for several days, producing light wind and precipitation.

Back

False

Front

Which front leads to steady rain for several days?

Back

stationary front

Front

Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather? Options: high pressure, low pressure

Back

low pressure

Front

Back

High pressure system

Front

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate?

Back

Low pressure system

Front

In a _____ front, the cold dense air pushes the warm air upwards.

Back

cold

Front

In a ______ front, warm air slides over the cool air that is leaving.

Back

warm

Front

In a _____ front, the a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet and stop moving, producing several days of rain and wind.

Back

Stationary front

Front

Which of the following is true? Warm air is MORE dense than cold air, Warm air has the SAME density as cold air, Warm air is LESS dense than cold air, Cold air is LESS dense than warm air.

Back

Warm air is LESS dense than cold air