Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air that has the same properties as the Earth's surface over which it develops.

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What type of front is formed when a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass?

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Cold front.

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

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Warm and humid weather.

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What happens when a cold front passes through an area?

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You can expect cooler temperatures and clear skies.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet and neither moves, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What type of front is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cold front.

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What is an occluded front?

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A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What type of front is symbolized by a line with semicircles?

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Warm front.

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What type of front is symbolized by a line with triangles?

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Cold front.

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What type of weather can be expected after a cold front passes?

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Cool and clear skies.