Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is the boundary between two colliding air masses.

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What is an air mass?

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

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What does a warm front bring?

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A warm front typically brings warm temperatures and light precipitation.

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What weather conditions are associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts often bring cool temperatures and heavy precipitation, possibly thunderstorms.

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Why does cold air sink?

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Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warm air.

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

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A warm front occurs when warm air rises over cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air.

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What type of precipitation is common with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts usually bring light rain or drizzle.

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What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

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The temperature usually drops when a cold front passes.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that is not moving.

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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.