Unit 2 Review

Front

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Back

Sunny weather

Front

Which two processes cause clouds to form?

Back

Evaporation and condensation

Front

What is the symbol for a Warm Front?

Back

A line with a series of semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air movement.

Front

Which of the following represents a cold front?

Back

Line 2 (typically shown as a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air movement).

Front

Which city will likely experience a storm in the next few days?

Back

Minneapolis (often associated with low pressure systems).

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

Back

Stormy weather, followed by cooler temperatures.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.