Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary where two different air masses meet.

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What type of front is represented by a line with semicircles?

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Warm front.

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What type of front is represented by a line with triangles?

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Cold front.

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What does a stationary front indicate?

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A stationary front indicates that two air masses are not moving significantly, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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The symbol for a stationary front is alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides.

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How does an occluded front affect weather?

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An occluded front can lead to complex weather patterns, often resulting in precipitation and changes in temperature.

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

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A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air.