weather fronts
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a cold front?
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A cold front forms when a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass, forcing the warm air to rise. This can lead to the formation of thunderheads as the warm air rises, cools, and condenses.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stationary front?
Back
A stationary front occurs when warm and cold air masses meet and neither has the force to move the other. This can result in many days of clouds and precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front forms when a moist, warm air mass slides up and over a cold air mass. It typically brings gentle rain or light snow followed by warm, mild weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an occluded front?
Back
An occluded front forms when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses. The warm air rises, which can lead to strong winds and heavy precipitation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What weather is associated with a cold front?
Back
Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature after the front passes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What weather is associated with a warm front?
Back
Warm fronts usually bring gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer temperatures.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a stationary front?
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At a stationary front, warm and cold air masses meet and stay in place, leading to prolonged cloudy and rainy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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