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Warm air is lighter than cold air. So you'll always get warm air on top of cold air when they meet.

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What type of air is always forced upward at a front?

Warm air is typically forced upward at a front because it is less dense than the colder air mass. This process can lead to the formation of clouds and precipitation.


What will happen When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

The warm air mass is pushed up and the weather becomes cool and stormy.


What happens when cold air moves towards warm air?

I. The cold air mass is pushed underneath the warm air mass.


What happens when warm air moves towards cold air?

I. The cold air mass is pushed underneath the warm air mass.


Why would you expect thunderstorms when cold air mass runs into warm air mass?

Thunderstorms can form when a cold air mass interacts with a warm air mass because the warm air is less dense and tends to rise over the cold air. As the warm air rises, it cools and condenses, forming cumulonimbus clouds that can lead to thunderstorms. The rapid upward movement of air and moisture in these conditions can create instability, leading to the development of lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds.


How does warm air moves?

Warm air rises because it is less dense than cold air. As it rises, it cools and eventually sinks back down, creating a cycle known as convection. This movement of warm air is important in the Earth's atmosphere for weather patterns and circulation.


When a warm humid air mass is pushed ahead of a cold front sometimes a?

squall line


Regions of cold heavy air are called what?

Regions of cold heavy air are called highs. As cool air moves under warm air, the warm air is pushed upward.


When a warm humid air mass is pushed ahead of a cold front sometimes a is formed?

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When a warm humid air mass is pushed ahead of a cold front what sometimes forms?

Storms and most likely severe storms.


What is the between air mass and front?

An air mass is a body of air. It has similar characteristics to the land on top of which it forms. Fronts are the boundaries in between two different, or same air masses. (e.g: a cold front is when a cold air mass hits a warm air mass and quickly pushes the warm air mass upward.)


When a warm air mass meets a cool air mass what does the warm air mass do?

When a warm air mass meets a cool air mass, the warm air mass rises because it is less dense than the cool air mass. This rising warm air can lead to the formation of clouds and potentially precipitation as the warm air cools and condenses. This process is known as frontal uplift.