Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a colder air mass moves toward a warmer air mass, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when warm air meets cold air?

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When warm air meets cold air, the warm air glides above the cold air, often leading to the formation of a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warmer air mass moves toward a colder air mass, causing the warm air to rise gradually.

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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 mass off the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What symbol represents a cold front?

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The symbol for a cold front is a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What symbol represents a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.

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How does a cold front affect weather?

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A cold front typically brings cooler temperatures, increased wind, and often thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a warm front affect weather?

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A warm front usually brings warmer temperatures, gentle rain, and can lead to overcast skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front involves colder air pushing into warmer air, while a warm front involves warmer air moving over colder air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5