10 Questions
What type of clouds are typically associated with a warm front?
Stratus clouds
Which color represents an occluded front on a weather map?
Purple
What type of weather is associated with an occluded front?
Large amounts of precipitation
Where do warm air masses that form warm fronts usually originate from?
Tropical regions
What causes the boundary between two air masses to be high above the ground in an occluded front?
The cold air forces the warm air to rise
Where are cold fronts more likely to form in the United States?
Mid and heart lands
What is the main difference in weather between the area behind and in front of an occluded front?
The area behind experiences cold front weather, and the area in front experiences warm front weather
In which direction does an occluded front usually move on a weather map?
Northwest or Northeast
What causes the formation of stratus-type clouds or fog in association with warm fronts?
The gentle rising of warm air.
What happens as an advancing cold front overtakes a warm front to form an occluded front?
The warmer air is forced upward.
Learn about how the Sun's rays impact Earth's atmosphere, causing varying temperatures and densities of air masses. Explore the characteristics of polar and tropical air masses and their role in creating weather fronts.
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