Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air moves over cold air, often bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region occupied by warm air, often resulting in thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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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, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns and often heavy 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, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain or drizzle and warmer temperatures.

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How can you identify a stationary front on a weather map?

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

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What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

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When a cold front passes, the temperature usually drops significantly.

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What happens to temperature when a warm front passes?

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When a warm front passes, the temperature usually rises.