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.

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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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Light rain or light snow, followed by clear skies and warming 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, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

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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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Heavy rain or heavy snow, followed by clear skies and cooling temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to the temperature after a warm front passes?

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The temperature typically warms up after a warm front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to the temperature after a cold front passes?

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The temperature typically cools down after a cold front passes.

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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 type of weather is associated with an occluded front?

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Complex weather patterns, often including precipitation and varying temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between 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 type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

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Extended periods of cloudy weather and light precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5