Air Masses and Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass meets a colder air mass and slowly rises over it.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air with about the same temperature and humidity throughout.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a place where two different air masses meet.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is when a cold air mass bumps against a warm air mass.

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What happens when a warm front passes?

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When a warm front passes, it usually brings gradual warming and light rain.

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What happens when a cold front passes?

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When a cold front passes, it often brings sudden temperature drops and heavy rain.

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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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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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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is when two air masses meet and neither moves, leading to prolonged weather conditions.