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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass, typically resulting in abrupt weather changes, including thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to extended periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with steady, continuous rain that can last for several days, along with gradual temperature increases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are associated with sudden weather changes, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a warm front move?

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A warm front typically moves slowly and advances in the direction of the warm air mass, often from southwest to northeast.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a cold front move?

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A cold front moves quickly, advancing in the direction of the cold air mass, often from northwest to southeast.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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The main difference is that a warm front involves warm air rising over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes, while a cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air, causing abrupt weather changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the significance of the direction of front movement?

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The direction of front movement indicates how weather patterns will change in a given area, affecting temperature, precipitation, and storm activity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is typically depicted with a line of triangles on a weather map?

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A cold front is typically depicted with a line of triangles pointing in the direction of movement.