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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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A
Warm air rises above cold air in item A, while two air masses collide in item B.
B
Cold air mixes with warm air in item A, while two air masses barely move in item B.
C
Warm air is pushed upward near cold air in item A, while a boundary forms in item B.
D
Two air masses form a boundary in item A, while warm air rises above cold air in item B.
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Study the image.

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A
from west to east
B
from north to south
C
toward the equator
D
toward the middle latitude
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Warm air and cool air mix in Region A, while rapid weather changes occur in Region B.Which fronts are occurring in the regions?

A
There is a cold front in Region A and a warm front in Region B.
B
There is an occluded front in Region A and a cold front in Region B.
C
There is a warm front in Region A and a stationary front in Region B.
D
There is a stationary front in Region A and an occluded front in Region B.
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What causes air masses to move?

A
When prevailing westerlies shift directions and move toward the west.
B
Weather conditions change rapidly to produce storms.
C
A collision takes place between two natural wind patterns.
D
Long, narrow bands of wind blow in the upper atmosphere.
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Study the image, which shows warm and cold air fronts.

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Study the image of an air mass.

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A
maritime polar
B
continental polar
C
maritime tropical
D
continental tropical
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Study the image.

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Study the image, which shows an air mass moving through the eastern United States.

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thick fog with cold air
B
sunny skies with dry air
C
humid conditions and rain
D
cooler temperatures with no rain
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Which front forms widespread clouds, rain, or snow?

A
cold front
B
warm front
C
occluded front
D
stationary front
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Study the image.What type of weather are the upper part of Africa and the lower half of Asia most likely experiencing, based on the image?

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A
rainfall
B
dry heat
C
cold breezes
D
thunderstorms

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