Cold vs. Warm Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has relatively uniform temperature and humidity.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Heavy rain or heavy snow.

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What does the symbol for a warm front look like?

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A line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

Front

What is the boundary between cold and warm air masses called?

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A front.

Front

What happens when two air masses meet?

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It causes the weather to change.

Front

What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often leading to stormy weather.

Front

What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, usually bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

Front

What weather conditions are expected after a cold front passes?

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Clear skies and cooler temperatures.

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What weather conditions are expected after a warm front passes?

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Warmer temperatures and often clear skies.

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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.