Fronts and wind

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, often leading to storms.

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What happens to the weather when a warm front passes?

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When a warm front passes, the weather typically becomes warmer and may bring rain.

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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 a weather map.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a wind that blows from the sea to the land, usually occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the sea.

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What is a land breeze?

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A land breeze is a wind that blows from the land to the sea, typically occurring at night when the land cools faster than the sea.

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Why do winds curve as they move across the globe?

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Winds curve due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the Earth's rotation.

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What is high pressure?

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High pressure is a weather system where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, often leading to clear skies.

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What is low pressure?

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Low pressure is a weather system where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.