Weather Fronts

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a line where two different air masses meet.

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What does the symbol for a stationary front look like?

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The symbol for a stationary front is a line with alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides.

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How are weather fronts formed?

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Weather fronts are formed when two air masses meet.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a colder air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warmer air mass is replacing a colder air mass.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are typically associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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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, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warmer air.

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What is the difference between a stationary front and a cold front?

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A stationary front does not move significantly, while a cold front actively pushes into a warmer air mass.