Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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What type of front can cause multiple days of rain in an area?

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Stationary Front.

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True or False: Cold air is more dense than warm air and sinks.

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True.

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What type of front does this symbol indicate? (Symbol of a cold front)

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Cold Front.

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What type of front causes thunderstorms in the summer?

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Cold Front.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes and often light rain.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into warm air, causing abrupt weather changes and often thunderstorms.

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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, leading to prolonged periods of rain.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What does the direction of a front's symbol indicate?

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The direction of air movement.