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 type of weather front can produce foggy weather that can last for several days?

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Stationary front.

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How are fronts formed?

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Fronts are formed when two air masses meet.

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What type of front is associated with purple humps and triangles facing the same direction?

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Occluded front.

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Which type of weather front can produce precipitation (rain or snow)?

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All types of fronts (Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded) can produce precipitation.

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What happens during a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise.

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What happens during a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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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 type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.