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, which can lead to changes in weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens during a cold front?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a warm front?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, pushing the warm air upwards between two cold air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a stationary front mean?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a low pressure area indicate on a weather map?

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A low pressure area typically indicates stormy weather, as it is associated with rising air and cloud formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is usually associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with light rain and gradual temperature increases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How can you identify a warm front on a weather map?

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A warm front is often represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

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How can you identify a cold front on a weather map?

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A cold front is often represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5