Weather Review

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A type of front that occurs between two different air masses where light rain can occur.

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What is a Convection Current?

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A process where warm air rises and cool air falls, creating a cycle of air movement.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A type of front that pushes moist air up, leading to an increase in pressure.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A type of front that replaces cool air masses, resulting in a decrease in pressure.

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What gas makes up 78% of our atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What happens during a Cold Front?

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Cool air pushes under warm air, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

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What type of weather is associated with a Warm Front?

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Typically brings gradual warming and light to moderate precipitation.

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What is the role of Nitrogen in the atmosphere?

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It is the most abundant gas, providing stability and diluting oxygen.

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What is an Occluded Front?

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A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is the difference between a Warm Front and a Cold Front?

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A Warm Front brings warm air and typically gradual weather changes, while a Cold Front brings cool air and often sudden weather changes.