Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What are the four main types of fronts?

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Cold front, Warm front, Stationary front, Occluded front.

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What happens at a cold front?

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Cold air pushes under warm air, causing warm air to rise, which can lead to thunderstorms.

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What happens at a warm front?

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Warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual cloud formation and steady precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither has enough energy to move 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 mass off the ground.

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How do fronts affect weather?

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Fronts are associated with changes in weather, including precipitation, temperature changes, and storm development.

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

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Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain and warmer temperatures.

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

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Cold fronts can bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperature.

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What is the role of energy in air mass movement?

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Energy from the sun drives the movement of air masses and the formation of fronts.

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