Unit 5 Test

Front

What does a single 'feather' on the station model indicate?

Back

10 knots

Front

What is a pressure system?

Back

An area of the Earth's atmosphere with particularly high or low pressure compared to the air around it.

Front

How many fronts come together to form an occluded front?

Back

Three fronts.

Front

What is likely to follow after a cold front moves through?

Back

Cool, fair weather.

Front

What are boundary lines between air masses called?

Back

Fronts.

Front

What is the purpose of a weather station model?

Back

To provide a standardized way to represent weather data.

Front

What does a warm front typically bring?

Back

Gradual warming and increased cloudiness.

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

Front

What type of weather is associated with high-pressure systems?

Back

Clear skies and fair weather.

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Back

A cold front brings cooler air and often storms, while a warm front brings warmer air and gradual weather changes.