Weather Maps

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes the warm air up, often leading to storms.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts tend to bring thunderstorms, high winds, and precipitation.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What type of weather can you expect from a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area, showing fronts, temperatures, and precipitation.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation refers to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the purpose of a weather front?

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Weather fronts are important because they indicate changes in weather conditions, such as temperature and precipitation.

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How do meteorologists use weather maps?

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Meteorologists use weather maps to analyze and predict weather patterns and conditions.

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What city is known for having a warm climate?

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Los Angeles is known for having a warm climate.

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Which city is likely to have rainy weather?

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Denver is likely to have rainy weather.

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