Air Masses and Fronts Practice

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often light, steady precipitation.

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

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Warm fronts usually bring warmer temperatures and light, steady rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, often resulting in prolonged periods of rain.

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What happens when a cold front passes?

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When a cold front passes, it can cause sudden drops in temperature and intense weather, such as thunderstorms.

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What type of air mass affects North Carolina when it comes from the Gulf of Mexico?

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Air masses from the Gulf of Mexico are typically warm and moist.

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What is the effect of wind changing from north to south?

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When the wind changes from north to south, temperatures are likely to increase.

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What type of front brings heavy rain and thunderstorms?

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Cold fronts are known for bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms due to the rapid lifting of warm air.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns.

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How does air pressure change with a warm front?

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Air pressure typically decreases as a warm front approaches and then stabilizes after it passes.

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What is the main characteristic of a cold front?

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A cold front is characterized by a mass of cold air pushing into a region of warmer air, often resulting in abrupt weather changes.

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