Weather: Airmasses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large mass of air in which temperature and humidity are the same.

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What type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

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A stationary front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days.

Front

What is the symbol for a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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The symbol for a cold front is a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What happens when a warm front meets a cold front?

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When a warm front meets a cold front, the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to precipitation.

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What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass?

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A cold front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing into a warm air mass.

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What type of front is formed when two air masses meet and neither moves?

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A stationary front is formed when two air masses meet and neither moves.

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

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

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What type of weather is usually produced by a cold front?

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Cold fronts usually produce short, intense storms followed by cooler temperatures.