Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary separating two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What are the main types of weather fronts?

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The main types of weather fronts are warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air moves into an area occupied by cooler air, leading to gradual temperature increases and often precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air moves into an area occupied by warmer air, typically resulting in abrupt weather changes and thunderstorms.

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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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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 and often heavy precipitation.

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How does a warm front symbol look on a weather map?

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A warm front is typically represented by a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

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How does a cold front symbol look on a weather map?

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A cold front is represented by a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

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What weather conditions are associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature, overcast skies, and steady precipitation.

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What weather conditions are associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are associated with sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and clear skies following the front's passage.