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Weather Fronts (6/19/2024)

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18 questions
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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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Which state has colder temperatures than it did yesterday?