Chapter 1 Atm/weather

Front 1

Cold Front

Back 1

When cold air advances by sliding under and pushing the less dense warm air and the leading edge of the cold air is at Earth's surface;

Front 2

Warm Front

Back 2

Cold air forms a wedge under the warm air and the leading edge of warm air at Earth's surface;

Front 3

Stationary Front

Back 3

Fronts that don't move; Winds are parallel to the front but in opposite directions;

Front 4

Infared Satellite Imagery

Back 4

Availible all day; Usually shown on television; Calibrate temperature of objects;

Front 5

Visible Satellite Imagery

Back 5

Only availible during daylight hours; Analyze cloud patterns; Predict weather systems and stages of its life cycle and direction;

Front 6

Water Vapor Satellite Imagery

Back 6

Used for weather analysis and forecasting; Tracks movements of moisture;

Front 7

Radar Echoes

Back 7

Reflects signal that is displayed in blotches; Heavier precipitation means a more intense echo; Light green indicates light rain; Dark red indicates heavy rain or hail;