cold front
Dense cold air pushes beneath warm air. This topic is part of Weather within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
cold front trivia questions
A cold front forms when colder air advances into what?
Answer: Warmer air
Bonus fact: Dense cold air pushes beneath warm air.
What weather often accompanies a strong cold front?
Answer: Showers or thunderstorms
Bonus fact: Rapid uplift of warm air can create intense weather.
On weather maps, a cold front is commonly shown with blue triangles pointing in what direction?
Answer: Direction of movement
Bonus fact: The triangles indicate the front's advance.
An occluded front commonly forms when what happens?
Answer: A cold front overtakes a warm front
Bonus fact: Occlusion lifts the warm air away from the surface as the faster-moving cold front catches up.