Clouds, Fronts, and Pressure

Front

What type of pressure system is associated with rainy or stormy weather?

Back

Low pressure.

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, causing severe weather?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What type of cloud is puffy and often has definite shapes?

Back

Cumulus.

Front

What type of cloud often covers the sky like a sheet or blanket?

Back

Stratus.

Front

What does the symbol for a stationary front look like?

Back

A line with alternating semicircles and triangles.

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

Cirrus.

Front

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

Back

Nimbus.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

Front.

Front

What type of pressure system is usually associated with clear skies and calm weather?

Back

High pressure.