Weather Fronts and Weather Maps

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout.

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What does a warm front symbol indicate on a weather map?

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A warm front symbol indicates that a warm air mass is moving in and taking over a cold air mass.

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What does a cold front symbol indicate on a weather map?

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A cold front symbol indicates that a cold air mass is moving in and taking over a warm air mass.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, pushing the warm air upwards.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is when a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet but neither has enough force to move the other.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual increases in temperature and long periods of precipitation.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring sudden drops in temperature and can cause thunderstorms.

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What is a low pressure system?

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A low pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often leading to stormy weather.

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What is a high pressure system?

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A high pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies.