clouds, fronts

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of cloud that forms when condensation occurs at or near the ground, making it difficult to see.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a type of weather front where neither a warm nor a cold air mass is moving, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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What does an occluded front look like?

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An occluded front is represented by purple humps and triangles facing the same direction on a weather map.

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What symbol represents a cold front?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that are thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often associated with fair weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often causing thunderstorms.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water evaporating, condensing into clouds, and precipitating back to the ground.