Warm and Cold Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, typically leading to sudden weather changes, including heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain, followed by warmer and more humid conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do warm fronts move?

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Warm fronts generally move from southwest to northeast.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do cold fronts move?

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Cold fronts typically move from northwest to southeast.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature when a warm front passes?

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Temperatures usually rise when a warm front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

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Temperatures usually drop when a cold front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the symbol for a warm front on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement.

Front

What is the symbol for a cold front on a weather map?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.