Fronts Flashcard

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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True or False: A front usually marks a change in weather.

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True

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What type of front is represented by a line with blue triangles on a weather map?

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Cold front.

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What type of front is represented by a line with red semicircles on a weather map?

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Warm front.

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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, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is formed when warm air moves over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is formed when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, often leading to sudden weather changes.

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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 weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.