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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What type of weather is typically associated with a Warm Front?

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Days of Rain! Warm fronts often bring prolonged periods of rain as the warm air rises and cools.

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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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What type of weather is typically associated with a Cold Front?

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Cold fronts can lead to thunderstorms and sudden temperature drops.

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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 type of weather is typically associated with a Stationary Front?

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Days of rain or cloudy weather can occur as the air masses remain in place.

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What is an Occluded Front?

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An Occluded Front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What type of weather is typically associated with an Occluded Front?

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Occluded fronts can bring a mix of weather, including rain and thunderstorms.

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What is high pressure in weather systems?

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High pressure is a system that generally brings clear skies and fair weather.

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What is low pressure in weather systems?

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Low pressure is a system that can lead to cloudy skies and precipitation.