Cold vs. Warm Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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

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What usually happens when a cold front passes?

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Cold fronts typically cause a drop in temperature and can lead to thunderstorms.

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What type of weather is associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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

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A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air.

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What type of pressure is associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts are typically associated with high pressure.

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What type of pressure is associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with low pressure.

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What happens to air density when comparing cold and warm air?

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Cold air is denser than warm air, which causes it to sink.

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What type of front is characterized by a mix of warm and cold air?

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An occluded front.

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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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How do weather fronts affect cloud formation?

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Weather fronts usually cause clouds to form as air rises and cools.