Weather Fronts 2023-24

Read each item below and decide which front is being described.   You may refer to your notes to help you.

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Warm front is already in place - cold air mass moves in.

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Cold air mass is in place - warm air mass moves in rising over the cold air mass

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Warm air mass is in place - cold air mass moves in pushing under the warm air mass.

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A warm air mass meets a cold air mass and neither air mass moves.

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Brings gentle rain that may last for hours or days

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Strong winds are formed followed by heavy rain, crashing thunder, and flashing lightning.

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When the front passes, the temperature warms up and it becomes humid.

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When the front passes, the weather becomes clear and cooler.

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Cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds form ahead of the front and strong storms including possible tornadoes occur.

Choose the correct front for each picture.

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Type of front?

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Type of front

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Type of front

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Type of front

Use the map to answer the questions.

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Which city is about to experience a cold front?

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Which city is experiencing showers?

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Which state is experiencing gentle showers that will last for several days?

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Which state is experiencing thunderstorms and possible tornadoes?

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Weather Fronts 2023-24

Warm front is already in place - cold air mass moves in.

Cold air mass is in place - warm air mass moves in rising over the cold air mass

Warm air mass is in place - cold air mass moves in pushing under the warm air mass.

A warm air mass meets a cold air mass and neither air mass moves.

Brings gentle rain that may last for hours or days

Strong winds are formed followed by heavy rain, crashing thunder, and flashing lightning.

When the front passes, the temperature warms up and it becomes humid.

When the front passes, the weather becomes clear and cooler.

Cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds form ahead of the front and strong storms including possible tornadoes occur.

Type of front?

Type of front

Type of front

Type of front

Which city is about to experience a cold front?

Which city is experiencing showers?

Which state is experiencing gentle showers that will last for several days?

Which state is experiencing thunderstorms and possible tornadoes?

Which state has colder temperatures than it did yesterday?

Warm front is already in place - cold air mass moves in.

Cold air mass is in place - warm air mass moves in rising over the cold air mass

Warm air mass is in place - cold air mass moves in pushing under the warm air mass.

A warm air mass meets a cold air mass and neither air mass moves.

Brings gentle rain that may last for hours or days

Strong winds are formed followed by heavy rain, crashing thunder, and flashing lightning.

When the front passes, the temperature warms up and it becomes humid.

When the front passes, the weather becomes clear and cooler.

Cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds form ahead of the front and strong storms including possible tornadoes occur.

Type of front?

Type of front

Type of front

Type of front

Which city is about to experience a cold front?

Which city is experiencing showers?

Which state is experiencing gentle showers that will last for several days?

Which state is experiencing thunderstorms and possible tornadoes?

Which state has colder temperatures than it did yesterday?