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Air Masses and Fronts — Quiz Answers

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What interaction is being shown in this model?

A
warm air sinking slowly, causing scattered sunshine
B
warm air lifting cold air, forming clear skies
C
cold air blocking warm air, causing dry conditions
D
cold air lifting warm air, causing clouds and rain
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Match each part of the model to its description.

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pushes underneath warm air and moves front forward|rises when forced up by cold air|form where warm air rises and cools

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Why does the warm air rise in this type of front?

A
the cooler air masses force the warm air up
B
warm air is heavier than the air around it
C
the cool air heats up and expands
D
the warm air condenses and sinks
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Classify each variable in the simulation based on its effect on storm development.

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Which condition in the simulation most likely triggered precipitation?

A
rapid cooling of the land below the air masses
B
an increase in upper-level wind speed
C
air sinking between the two masses
D
warm air rising at the boundary
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What change in weather is most likely if a tropical air mass replaces a polar one?

A
warmer, humid conditions with possible storms
B
fog and freezing rain
C
a decrease in temperature with some cloud cover
D
drier air and decreasing humidity
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Order the regions from most to least likely to experience storm activity after the new air masses arrive.

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