Weather Fronts Flashcard

Front

What type of front creates violent thunderstorms?

Back

Cold Front

Front

Warm fronts move __________ than cold air masses.

Back

slower

Front

What type of front is stalled or still?

Back

Stationary Front

Front

Name that front: It occurs when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass and pushes it upward, often leading to thunderstorms.

Back

Cold Front

Front

What is an Occluded Front?

Back

A front that forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.

Front

What type of front typically brings light rain and overcast skies?

Back

Warm Front

Front

What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

Back

Temperature drops rapidly.

Front

What type of front is represented by a line with alternating triangles and semicircles?

Back

Occluded Front

Front

What is the main characteristic of a Stationary Front?

Back

It does not move significantly, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

Front

What type of weather is associated with a Warm Front?

Back

Gradual warming and steady precipitation.