Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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A front is created.

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What type of front typically brings thunderstorms?

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Cold front.

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What type of front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What type of front has little movement?

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Stationary front.

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What weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

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How can you identify a stationary front on a weather map?

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A stationary front is shown as alternating blue triangles and red semicircles.

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

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A warm front brings warm air, while a cold front brings cold air.