weather fronts

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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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What is a stationary front?

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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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What is a warm front?

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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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What is an occluded front?

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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

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What weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature after the front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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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How does a cold front affect temperature?

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A cold front typically causes a drop in temperature as the cold air mass replaces the warm air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main characteristic of an occluded front?

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The main characteristic of an occluded front is that it occurs when a warm air mass is lifted off the ground by two cold air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of precipitation is common with a warm front?

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Gentle rain or light snow is common with a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5