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 occurs when warm air rises over cold air?

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Warm front.

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What type of front is characterized by cold air pushing under warm air?

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Cold front.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving.

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What does an occluded front indicate?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What symbol represents a warm front?

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A warm front is represented by a line with semicircles.

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What symbol represents a cold front?

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A cold front is represented by a line with triangles.

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What does a stationary front symbol look like?

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A stationary front is represented by alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides.

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What is the weather like during a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring gradual increases in temperature and steady precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts often bring sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.