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What type of pressure system is associated with rainy or stormy weather?

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Low pressure.

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What does a warm front symbol represent in weather forecasting?

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A warm front.

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Fill in the blanks: ____________ air rises because it is ____________ dense.

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Warm, Less.

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What type of front is characterized by warm air moving over cold air?

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Warm front.

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What type of storm front is associated with a rapid drop in temperature and often brings thunderstorms?

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Cold front.

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What is the primary characteristic of a low-pressure system?

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It is associated with rising air and often leads to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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How does a warm front typically affect temperature and weather conditions?

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It usually leads to gradual warming and prolonged precipitation.

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

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A warm front involves warm air rising over cold air, while a cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air.

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What type of weather is expected when a stationary front is present?

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Extended periods of cloudiness and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5