Pearson Ch. 8 Sec. 5 Weather Fronts

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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 are the four main types of weather fronts?

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The four main types of weather fronts are cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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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, causing complex weather patterns.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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When two air masses meet, a front is created, which can lead to various weather changes.

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How does a cold front affect weather?

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A cold front can cause sudden temperature drops, thunderstorms, and strong winds.

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How does a warm front affect weather?

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A warm front typically brings gradual temperature increases and steady precipitation.

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What type of weather is associated with stationary fronts?

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Stationary fronts can lead to extended periods of cloudy weather and light rain.