Weather Fronts

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What is a Low Pressure Area?

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A region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a High Pressure Area?

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A region where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies and calm weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a Cold Front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Warm Front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, typically bringing gradual increases in temperature and cloudy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an Occluded Front?

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A complex weather front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often resulting in mixed weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A weather front that does not move, causing prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when a warm front passes through an area?

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The weather typically becomes cloudy or rainy and then warmer after the front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when a cold front passes through an area?

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The weather often becomes stormy and then cooler after the front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbols are used to represent a Cold Front on a weather map?

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A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What symbols are used to represent a Warm Front on a weather map?

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A red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.