Understanding Weather Fronts

What is a weather front?

• A type of cloud formation

• A boundary between two air masses

• A type of precipitation

• A weather phenomenon that occurs only in winter

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold front?

• Causes a rise in temperature

• Brings heavy rain and thunderstorms

• Moves slower than warm fronts

• Brings light rain and gradual warming

How is a warm front represented on a weather map?

• With a red line and red semicircles

• With a yellow line and yellow circles

• With a blue line and blue triangles

• With a green line and green squares

What happens when a stationary front occurs?

• One air mass quickly replaces the other

• The front moves rapidly across the area

• It results in clear skies and no precipitation

• Neither air mass is strong enough to replace the other

What typically happens when an occluded front passes over an area?

• The wind direction changes from north to south

• It results in clear skies and no precipitation

• The temperature and dew point rise

• The temperature and dew point drop