Cold and Warm Fronts

Front

What weather does a cold front bring?

Back

Rainy, Stormy

Front

What is an occluded front?

Back

An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing complex weather patterns.

Front

What are the characteristics of a Continental Polar air mass?

Back

Dry and cold

Front

How is a warm front created?

Back

A warm air mass replaces a cold air mass to create a warm front.

Front

What type of pressure areas are all fronts attached to?

Back

Low pressure areas.

Front

What happens when a warm front meets a cold front?

Back

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

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with warm fronts?

Back

Gentle rain and gradual temperature increase.

Front

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

Back

A warm front brings warm air and gentle rain, while a cold front brings cooler air and stormy weather.

Front

What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.