Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities, and is the principal cause of meteorological phenomena.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is represented by a red line on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by a red line.

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What type of front is indicated by a blue line with triangles on a weather map?

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A cold front is indicated by a blue line with triangles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front typically brings heavy storms?

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Cold fronts typically bring heavy storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front brings scattered rain?

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Warm fronts bring scattered rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is indicated by a purple line with half circles and triangles?

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An occluded front is indicated by a purple line with half circles and triangles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is represented by an alternating red and blue line?

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A stationary front is represented by an alternating red and blue line.

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How do warm fronts typically affect temperature?

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Warm fronts generally lead to a gradual increase in temperature as warm air replaces cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5