Understanding Weather Fronts
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What type of clouds are typically associated with a warm front?

  • Stratus clouds (correct)
  • Cumulus clouds
  • Nimbostratus clouds
  • Cirrus clouds
  • How is an occluded front represented on a weather map?

  • Red line with half circles
  • Blue line with squares
  • Purple line with triangles (correct)
  • Green line with dots
  • What causes large amounts of precipitation associated with an occluded front?

  • Warm air moving downward
  • Warm air forced upward by cold front (correct)
  • Cold front moving slower than warm front
  • Absence of moisture in the warm air
  • Where do warm fronts typically form in the United States?

    <p>Southern regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of weather is usually experienced behind an occluded front's movement?

    <p>Cold and dry weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an occluded front forms?

    <p>The cold front overtakes the warm front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction do both cold and warm fronts move in an occluded front?

    <p>Opposite directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the symbol for a warm front look like on a weather map?

    <p>Red line with squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of precipitation is usually associated with warm fronts?

    <p>Drizzles and steady rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do occluded fronts typically form large amounts of precipitation?

    <p>The collision of warmer and colder air masses forcing precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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