Air Masses and Fronts

Front

A _______________ is formed when a warm and cold air mass meet

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front

Front

True or False = When a large and a small air mass meet, they form a front

Back

False

Front

What color is the symbol for a warm front?

Back

red

Front

What color is the symbol for a cold front?

Back

blue

Front

When a cold air mass crashes into and pushes a warm air mass up, which kind of front is formed?

Back

cold front

Front

When a warm air mass stretches over a cold air mass, which kind of front is formed?

Back

warm front

Front

Which type of weather is associated with a cold front? Options: heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms, and snow for short periods of time, Steady, light rain or snow can occur for longer periods of time

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heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms, and snow for short periods of time

Front

Which type of cloud is associated with a cold front? Options: stratus, cumulus

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cumulus

Front

Which type of cloud is associated with a warm front? Options: stratus, cumulus

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stratus

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

a large body of air that is made of the same temperature and moisture