Weather Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass moves in and pushes out a warmer air mass, often bringing storms and a drop in temperature.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass moves in and rises over a cold air mass, usually bringing gradual warming and precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy or rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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, causing complex weather patterns and often resulting in precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which direction does weather generally travel in the United States?

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Weather generally travels from West to East in the United States.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are typically associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature, cloudy skies, and light to moderate rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a cold front affect temperature?

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A cold front causes a drop in temperature as it replaces warmer air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a warm front affect temperature?

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A warm front causes an increase in temperature as it replaces cooler air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when a stationary front is present?

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When a stationary front is present, the weather can remain cloudy and rainy for an extended period.

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