Clouds, Fronts, and Pressure

What is the effect of low pressure on weather conditions?

• It typically leads to clear and sunny weather.

• It typically leads to dry and stable conditions.

• It typically leads to cloudy and stormy weather.

• It typically leads to cold and frosty weather.

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

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

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

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

What is the main characteristic of a cold front?

• It brings a gradual increase in temperature and clear skies.

• It brings a sudden drop in temperature and severe weather.

• It causes prolonged rainfall and mild temperatures.

• It leads to stable weather conditions with no significant changes.

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

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• Moderate pressure

• Stable pressure

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

• Front

• Back

• Boundary Layer

• Frontier

What type of front is formed when two air masses meet but neither moves?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front