Cold vs. Warm Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary that forms when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often resulting in 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 that forms when a cold air mass moves in and displaces a warm air mass, typically resulting in a steep temperature drop and often causing thunderstorms.

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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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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, leading to abrupt weather changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with steady, light to moderate precipitation, and gradual temperature increases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with sudden, heavy precipitation, thunderstorms, and a rapid drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does air density affect the movement of cold and warm fronts?

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Cold air is denser than warm air, causing it to sink and push warm air upwards, which is a key factor in the formation of cold fronts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol is used to represent a warm front on a weather map?

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

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What symbol is used to represent a cold front on a weather map?

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A cold front is typically represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air movement.

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What is the role of fronts in weather systems?

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Fronts are crucial in weather systems as they are the boundaries where different air masses meet, leading to various weather phenomena.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature and humidity when a warm front passes?

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When a warm front passes, temperature generally increases and humidity may also rise as warm, moist air replaces cooler air.

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