COLD AND WARM FRONT

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is formed when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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How is a warm front created?

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A warm front is created when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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What type of air masses form over land?

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Air masses that form over land are typically dry.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is formed when a cold air mass advances and replaces a warm air mass.

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How is a cold front formed?

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A cold front is formed when a cold air mass advances and replaces a warm air mass.

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What weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts typically bring rainy and stormy weather.

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What is a low pressure area?

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A low pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.

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What happens to warm air during a cold front?

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During a cold front, warm air is pushed upward by the advancing cold air.

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What type of weather does a warm front bring?

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Warm fronts usually bring light rain and gradual temperature increases.

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What is the difference between a warm front and a cold front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air replaces cold air, while a cold front occurs when cold air replaces warm air.