5 Questions
What happens when a warm air mass replaces cold air molecules in a cold air mass?
The temperature of the air becomes warmer
In what type of front do warm air and cold air sit against each other without moving?
Stationary front
What is the outcome when a cold front overtakes a warm front in a low pressure area?
Formation of a tropical storm
How does precipitation in an occluded front compare to that in a cold front?
Lighter in occluded front
What determines whether a stationary front changes to a cold front or a warm front?
Movement of the cold air mass
Learn about the concept of fronts in meteorology where two air masses meet and create weather changes. Explore how precipitation and density are related to front formation.
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