Weather Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warmer air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward, often leading to precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents an occluded front?

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An occluded front is represented by a purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side.

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What types of weather fronts can produce precipitation?

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All types of weather fronts (cold, warm, stationary, and occluded) can produce precipitation.

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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 two air masses that are not moving significantly, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens during an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, forcing the warm air upwards and often resulting in precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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

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How does a warm front affect weather?

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A warm front typically brings gradual increases in temperature and can lead to light to moderate precipitation as it passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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A cold front involves the movement of cold air displacing warm air, while a warm front involves warm air moving over cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions are associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and heavy precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of air masses in weather fronts?

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Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity; they interact at fronts, leading to various weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5