Fronts and wind

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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 to wind direction between day and night near a large body of water?

Back

The wind changes direction between day and night.

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What type of front is associated with lighter rain for several hours?

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Warm front.

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What does a warm front symbol look like?

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

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Why do breezes change near large bodies of water during the day and night?

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Water heats up and cools down slower than land, changing the type of pressure over land and water.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet and neither has enough energy to push the other away.

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What type of front is typically associated with thunderstorms?

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Cold front.

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

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A warm front brings warmer air and lighter rain, while a cold front brings cooler air and often thunderstorms.

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What happens when a cold front moves into an area?

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It can cause sudden temperature drops and severe weather, such as thunderstorms.

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What is the role of pressure systems in weather changes?

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High and low pressure systems influence wind patterns and precipitation.