Fronts and Forecasting

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What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass gently slides over a cold air mass, often bringing drizzly rain and warmer weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass rapidly moves into a warm air mass, causing the cold air to slide under the warm air, often leading to thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a front in meteorology?

Back

A front is the boundary between two different air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

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Precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a jet stream?

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A jet stream is a narrow band of fast-moving winds high in the atmosphere that typically move from west to east.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy 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 occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air mass off the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather conditions are associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature and light precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when a cold front passes?

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When a cold front passes, temperatures drop, and severe weather such as thunderstorms may occur.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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A warm front involves warm air rising over cold air, while a cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5