Weather Fronts

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What is a front?

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A front is when two air masses meet.

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What is the symbol for a Cold Front?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.

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What is the symbol for a Warm Front?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement.

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What is the symbol for a Stationary Front?

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A stationary front is represented by alternating blue triangles and red semicircles on opposite sides of the line.

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What weather can you expect with a cold front?

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With a cold front, you can expect storms followed by cool, clear weather.

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What weather can you expect with a warm front?

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With a warm front, you can expect gradual warming and light rain.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity throughout.

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What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?

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When a cold front meets a warm front, the cold air pushes the warm air up, often causing storms.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet and neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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

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A cold front brings cooler temperatures and storms, while a warm front brings warmer temperatures and light rain.