Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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The boundary between two air masses.

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What type of front can cause multiple days of rain in an area?

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Stationary Front.

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What does a warm front symbol indicate?

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It indicates a warm front.

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What does a stationary front symbol indicate?

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It indicates a stationary front.

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Is it true that cold air is more dense than warm air and sinks?

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True.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass.

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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.

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What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?

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The cold air pushes the warm air up, leading to thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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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 type of weather is associated with stationary fronts?

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Stationary fronts can cause prolonged periods of rain or cloudy weather.