Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary where two different air masses meet.

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What type of front occurs when a cold air mass moves forward, pushing the warm air mass up?

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Cold front

Front

What type of front is represented by a symbol with a series of semicircles?

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Warm front

Front

What type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

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Stationary front

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How are weather fronts formed?

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Weather fronts are formed when two air masses meet.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a type of front where neither air mass is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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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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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What happens to air pressure when a cold front approaches?

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Air pressure typically drops as a cold front approaches.