Clouds, Fronts, and Pressure

Front

What type of cloud forms very high in the atmosphere and is made of primarily ice crystals?

Back

Cirrus

Front

Which clouds can bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and sometimes hail?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What does a cold front symbol indicate in weather?

Back

It indicates a cold front.

Front

What weather system results in drier, fairer weather?

Back

High pressure.

Front

What weather system results in rainy or stormy weather?

Back

Low pressure.

Front

What are the main types of clouds?

Back

Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, Nimbus.

Front

What is the main characteristic of stratus clouds?

Back

They are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky.

Front

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

Back

Cumulus.

Front

What is a weather front?

Back

A boundary between two different air masses.

Front

What does a warm front symbol indicate in weather?

Back

It indicates a warm front.