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 happens during a stationary front?

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During a stationary front, two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged cloudy or rainy weather.

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What type of front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?

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This is called a warm front.

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What type of front is characterized by a cold air mass pushing under a warm air mass?

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This is called a cold front.

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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, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

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What weather can you expect from a warm front?

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You can expect gradual warming and often light rain or drizzle.

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts usually bring sudden temperature drops and can cause thunderstorms.

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What is the typical weather pattern during a stationary front?

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The weather is often cloudy or rainy for several days.

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

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A cold front is usually represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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

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A warm front is typically shown as a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.