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 type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What happens to air masses when a cold front passes?

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The cold air mass pushes under the warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise.

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What type of weather would you expect after a cold front has passed?

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Cool and clear skies.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a warm air mass is caught between two cold air masses, causing the warm air to rise.

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What type of air mass forms over oceans?

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Wet air mass.

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What type of air mass forms over land?

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Dry air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often gentle rain.

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with light rain and gradual temperature increases.

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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.