Atmospheric Science Quiz

What kind of weather is linked with a stationary front?

• Continuous rain

• Clear skies

• Gentle breeze

• Thunderstorms

What is the process of a warm front forming?

• Warm air pushing under a cold air mass

• Cold air pushing into a warm air mass

• Warm air pushing into a cold air mass

• Cold air pushing over a warm air mass

What are the different forms of precipitation mentioned in the text?

• Fog and mist

• Rain and snow

• Lightning and thunder

• Dew and frost

What type of weather is often associated with a cold front?

• Steady rain

• Clear skies

• Stormy weather

• Light breeze

What kind of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

• Sunny skies

• Steady rain

• Thunderstorms

• Snowfall

What determines whether weather is clear or stormy along fronts?

• Humidity levels

• Wind direction

• Air pressure changes

• Temperature differences

What do we call the boundary between two air masses that DONT MOVE?

• Stationary front

• Active front

• Rapid front

• Dynamic front

What is an air mass?

• A small region of air

• A large region of air with SAME temperatures

• A pocket of space without air particles

• A type of cloud formation

What do you call the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures?

• Climate zone

• Front

• Core

• Zone of convergence

What happens when a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass?

• Steady rain occurs

• Stormy weather occurs

• Warm air rises quickly

• Warm air sinks rapidly