Chapter U3.55, Problem 4E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The expected weather due to cold front approaching the hometown is to be described.

Concept Introduction : Weather refers to clouds, winds, temperature and precipitation in a region at a given time. Weather fronts are very important in understanding the weather of a place.

Answer to Problem 4E

Thick and puffy clouds are seen directly in the area of advancing front. They are formed quickly.One would expect sudden heavy showers.

Explanation of Solution

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass. The warm air is pushed up as the advancing cold air forces its way underneath it. The warm air cools at higher altitudes and forms clouds. The clouds associated with cold fronts are seen directly in the area of advancing front. They are formed quickly and produce sudden heavy rains.

Conclusion

Weather of a place is affected by weather fronts. Weather fronts are formed at the boundaries of warm and cold air masses.