Weather Fronts and Clouds

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to storms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What does a high pressure system indicate?

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A high pressure system indicates fair weather, as it is associated with sinking air that prevents cloud formation.

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What does a low pressure system indicate?

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A low pressure system is associated with cloudy and stormy weather, as it involves rising air that can lead to precipitation.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, often indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain or drizzle.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, typically indicating fair weather.

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What is condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat from the sun.