UNIT 4.2: Weather

Front

Where do warm ocean currents come from?

Back

The equator.

Front

What is the symbol of a warm front?

Back

A red line with half circles.

Front

What does a stationary front symbol represent?

Back

Stationary Front.

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

The boundary where two unlike air masses meet.

Front

Which air mass is characterized as warm and dry?

Back

Continental tropical.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

Front

What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

Back

Gradual warming and light precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses are moist, while continental air masses are dry.

Front

What type of front is represented by a blue line with triangles?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What happens when a warm front meets a cold front?

Back

The warm air rises over the cold air, leading to cloud formation.