Weather Fronts

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a line where two different air masses meet.

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What type of clouds are described as puffy, white clouds with flat bases?

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Cumulus clouds.

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What does a high pressure system indicate on a weather map?

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It indicates a high pressure system.

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What type of front is represented by a specific symbol on a weather map?

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Cold front.

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What is the weather like in a high pressure system?

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There are few clouds because the air is moving downward.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is where warm air rises over cold air.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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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.

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What happens to air pressure during a low pressure system?

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Air pressure decreases, often leading to cloudy and rainy 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.