Weather Fronts and Air Masses

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is formed when a warm air mass moves over a cool air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing light rain or drizzle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves underneath a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise quickly, often resulting in thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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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 formed when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet but neither can move, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy weather and precipitation.

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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 mass 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 weather symbol represents a warm front on a map?

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A warm front is represented by red semicircles on a weather map.

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What weather symbol represents a cold front on a map?

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A cold front is represented by blue triangles on a weather map.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather symbol represents a stationary front on a map?

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A stationary front is represented by alternating red semicircles and blue triangles on a weather map.

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What weather symbol represents an occluded front on a map?

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An occluded front is represented by purple triangles and semicircles on the same side of the line on a weather map.

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How does a warm front affect temperature?

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A warm front typically leads to a gradual increase in temperature as warm air rises over cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a cold front affect temperature?

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A cold front usually causes a sudden drop in temperature as cold air pushes under warm air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5