Air Masses and Fronts

Question 1

Which major type of air mass typically brings cool, dry weather?

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continental polar

Question 2

Which front forms widespread clouds, rain, or snow?

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occluded front

Question 3

How is a warm front different from a cold front?

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Warm fronts cause several days of cloudy weather, while cold fronts cause heavy snow in the winter.

Question 4

Study the image, which shows warm and cold air fronts.

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Question 5

Study the images of two different fronts.Based on arrow movement, why is the front shown in item A different from the front shown in item B?

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Two air masses form a boundary in item A, while warm air rises above cold air in item B.

Question 6

Study the image, which describes how rapid changes in weather conditions occur.

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Air masses are colliding with each other.

Question 7

Study the image of an air mass.

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continental polar

Question 8

Study the image.

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from west to east

Question 9

The images show two different fronts.Which fronts are shown?

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Item A shows a stationary front, and item B shows an occluded front.

Question 10

Study the image, which shows an air mass moving through the eastern United States.

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humid conditions and rain

Air Masses and Fronts Answers