Reading Weather Maps

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What does a weather map show?

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A weather map displays various weather conditions in different areas, including temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air, often bringing precipitation and a drop in temperature.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, usually resulting in gradual temperature increases and light precipitation.

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What does a stationary front indicate?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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How can you identify partly cloudy skies on a weather map?

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Partly cloudy skies are often represented by a mix of sun and cloud symbols on a weather map.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with light rain or drizzle and gradual temperature increases.

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What does the symbol for a warm front look like?

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The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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What does the symbol for a cold front look like?

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The symbol for a cold front is a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.