Weather Fronts

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front is a weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

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What does a stationary front indicate?

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A stationary front indicates that two air masses are in contact but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air is replacing cooler air, typically associated with gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where cold air is replacing warmer air, often leading to sudden temperature drops and severe weather.

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What are the characteristics of a cold front?

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Cold fronts are characterized by steep slopes, rapid weather changes, and often produce thunderstorms.

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What are the characteristics of a warm front?

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Warm fronts are characterized by gentle slopes, gradual weather changes, and typically bring steady rain.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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The symbol for a cold front is a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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What is the symbol for an occluded front?

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The symbol for an occluded front is a purple line with alternating triangles and semicircles.

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What type of weather is associated with stationary fronts?

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Stationary fronts can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy weather and light precipitation.