Weather Maps Fronts and Symbols

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a line where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a warm front indicate?

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A warm front indicates that warm air is replacing cold air, often leading to gradual temperature increases and light rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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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 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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents a cold front on a weather map?

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

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What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

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

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What type of weather is expected in Dallas on a Saturday with thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms are expected in Dallas on that Saturday.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is expected in Los Angeles on a Saturday with cooler temperatures?

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Cooler temperatures are expected in Los Angeles on that Saturday.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which city is experiencing thunderstorms: Denver, New York, Miami, or Boise?

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Miami is experiencing thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5