30 Questions
Which type of front occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass block the movement of each other?
Stationary front
What type of clouds are associated with stationary fronts?
Altocumulus clouds
What happens when a warm front passes over an airport?
The weather clears
Which of the following best describes climate?
The average historical weather over a particular region
What causes winds in the atmosphere?
Pressure differentials caused by uneven heating
Why does open water tend to absorb and trap solar radiation?
It has a higher heat capacity
Which type of front occurs when the cold front catches up with the warm front and squeezes the warm air between the two fronts?
Cold front occlusion
What is the wedge-shaped warm air mass created above an occluded front known as?
Trowal
Which type of occlusion is more likely to produce a wider precipitation belt?
Warm front occlusion
What happens to the temperature during a frontal passage?
It decreases
Which type of fog is formed when warm rain falls through cold air?
Frontal fog
What type of fog occurs when cold, dry stable air moves from land over warmer open water?
Steam fog
What is the effect of fog drifting downwind onto land at coastal airports?
It leads to flight delays
What is the potential hazard associated with steam fog?
Decreased visibility
What is the reason for a flight delay when an airport is located on the upslope area of a hill?
Change in wind direction
Which type of fog forms when moist, stable air is cooled as it moves up sloping terrain?
Upslope fog
What are the ideal conditions for radiation fog to form?
Cloudless night over a landmass, light winds and moist air
Which type of fog forms when moist air moves over cold ground or water?
Advection fog
How does advection fog differ from radiation fog?
Advection fog is more extensive and persistent than radiation fog
What happens to radiation fog when the sun's rays reflect off the ground?
The fog dissipates from the ground up
Which type of fog occurs when moist air moves over cold ground or water?
Radiation fog
What is the potential hazard associated with steam fog?
Reduced visibility
What causes winds in the atmosphere?
Air pressure differences
Which type of front occurs when a cold air mass and a warm air mass block the movement of each other?
Stationary front
What happens when a warm front passes over an airport?
Clear skies
Which type of fog is most common in coastal areas?
Advection fog
What are the ideal conditions for radiation fog to form?
Cloudless night over a landmass, light winds and moist air
How does advection fog differ from radiation fog?
Advection fog is more extensive and persistent than radiation fog
What happens to radiation fog when the sun's rays reflect off the ground?
The fog dissipates from the ground up
What type of fog forms when moist, stable air is cooled as it moves up sloping terrain?
Upslope fog
Test your knowledge on air masses and fronts with this quiz! Learn about the different types of air masses and how they interact with each other to create weather patterns. Explore the characteristics of different fronts and their impact on the climate.
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