Weather Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves forward, pushing the warm air mass up, often leading to precipitation.

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What is a warm front?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is when a cold front or a warm front stays in place for several days without invading another 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, causing complex weather patterns.

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What defines a weather front?

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A weather front is a line where two different air masses meet, leading to changes in weather.

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What characterizes an air mass that forms near the poles?

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An air mass that forms near the poles is characterized as cold.

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How are weather fronts formed?

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Weather fronts are formed when two air masses meet, leading to changes in temperature and precipitation.

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What happens at a warm front?

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At a warm front, warm air rises over cold air, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain followed by cooler temperatures.

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What type of weather is associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts typically bring gradual increases in temperature and prolonged light to moderate rain.