Weather Fronts

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What type of weather will you see along a cold front?

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Thunderstorms are commonly associated with cold fronts.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a line where two different air masses meet.

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Which type of weather front can produce precipitation (rain or snow)?

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All types of weather fronts (cold, warm, stationary, occluded) can produce precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is when a cold front or a warm front stays in place for several days without invading another front.

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What does the symbol for an occluded front look like?

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The symbol for an occluded front typically has a combination of triangles and semicircles on the same side.

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What type of air mass is associated with a warm front?

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A warm front is associated with warm, moist air that rises over cooler air.

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What weather is typically seen with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What happens when a cold front moves into an area?

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When a cold front moves in, it can cause thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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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 associated with stationary fronts?

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Stationary fronts can bring prolonged periods of rain or cloudy weather.