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.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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When two air masses meet, they can create a weather front.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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A warm front usually brings a few days of rain.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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A cold front often brings storms, followed by cool and clear weather.

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a red line with semicircles.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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The symbol for a cold front is a blue line with triangles.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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The symbol for a stationary front is alternating red semicircles and blue triangles.

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Why do warm and cold air masses not mix?

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Warm air is lighter and rises above cold air, preventing them from mixing.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither moves.

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What weather can you expect with a stationary front?

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A stationary front can bring prolonged periods of rain.

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