Air Masses & Fronts

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What is a front?

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A place where air masses meet.

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If an air mass forms above land, it will be:

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dry.

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What happens when a rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a warm air mass?

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The cold air slides under the warm air, creating a cold front.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of moisture in the air.

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What kind of pressure system brings wet, cloudy weather?

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Low pressure system.

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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.

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What is a stationary front?

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A front that occurs when two air masses meet and neither moves.

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What is the effect of high pressure systems on weather?

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They generally bring clear skies and fair weather.