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The weather we are experiencing TODAY is the result of one of these air masses that was once thousands of miles away.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

A type of front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a slower warm front.
a) Cold Front
b) Warm Front
c) Stationary Front
d) Occluded Front

A type of front that occurs when two masses collide but neither advances (moves).
a) Cold Front
b) Warm Front
c) Stationary Front
d) Occluded Front

A type of frond that moves slowly, bring warmer temperatures, and can cause gentle rains
a) Cold Front
b) Warm Front
c) Stationary Front
d) Occluded Front

A type of front that moves quickly and brings cooler temperature and usually creates strong storms
a) Cold Front
b) Stationary Front
c) Warm Front
d) Occluded Front

A warm, dry air mass is called ___________.
a) Continental Polar
b) Continental Tropical
c) Maritime Polar
d) Maritime Tropical

A warm, moist air mass is called __________.
a) Continental Polar
b) Continental Tropical
c) Maritime Polar
d) Maritime Tropical

A cold, moist air mass is called __________.
a) Continental Polar
b) Continental Tropical
c) Maritime Polar
d) Maritime Tropical

A cold, dry air mass is called _______________.
a) Continental Polar
b) Continental Tropical
c) Maritime Polar
d) Maritime Tropical

Each front is responsible for bringing no change in our weather.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

What type of water and air rises
a) Warm
b) Cold
c)
d)

What type of air and water sinks?
a) Warm
b) Cold
c)
d)

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