Weather Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass, often leading to stormy weather.

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

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Rainy or stormy weather.

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

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Clear, cool weather.

Front

What is a weather front?

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A line where two different air masses meet.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front is formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, represented by purple humps and triangles on a weather map.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass, often leading to gradual weather changes.

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What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What type of front is associated with severe thunderstorms?

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Cold fronts are often associated with severe thunderstorms.