Weather Fronts and Air Masses

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does a front usually indicate in weather?

Back

A front usually marks a change in weather.

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What happens when a warm air mass passes over a cold air mass?

Back

As the warm air cools, clouds form and rain is likely to fall.

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What type of air mass forms over water and is warm?

Back

Maritime tropical air mass.

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What type of air mass forms over the ocean near the equator?

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Maritime tropical air mass.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often leading to storms.

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What is a warm front?

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

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses form over water and are moist, while continental air masses form over land and are dry.

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What is the effect of a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither moves, often leading to prolonged periods of rain.