Warm and Cold Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often bringing light rain and warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, leading to the warm air rising quickly, often resulting in thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain, followed by warmer temperatures and clear skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a warm front move?

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A warm front moves slowly, with warm air gradually rising over the cold air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a cold front move?

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A cold front moves quickly, pushing cold air into a warm area, causing rapid weather changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature after a cold front passes?

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After a cold front passes, temperatures typically drop.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature after a warm front passes?

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After a warm front passes, temperatures usually rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5