Fronts

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What happens at a cold front?

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At a cold front, cold air pushes under warm air, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

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What happens at a warm front?

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At a warm front, warm air slowly rises over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes.

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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.

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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How does warm air behave when it meets cold air?

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Warm air rises when it meets cold air because it is less dense.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air, while a warm front involves warm air rising over cold air.

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What is the role of air pressure in fronts?

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Air pressure differences between air masses drive the movement of fronts.