Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses with distinct temperatures and humidity.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

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Rainy or stormy weather.

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What symbol represents a cold front?

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

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What symbol represents a warm front?

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

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What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?

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The cold air pushes the warm air up, often leading to storms.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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What type of air is more dense and tends to sink?

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Cold air.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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How do weather fronts affect temperature?

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They can cause sudden changes in temperature as different air masses interact.

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What is the role of humidity in weather fronts?

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Humidity affects precipitation and cloud formation when air masses meet.