Cold and Warm Front Formation

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, causing the warm air to rise.

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What weather phenomena are commonly associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass meets and rises over a cold air mass.

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What weather is typically seen with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain and can lead to cloudy skies.

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What happens when two air masses meet?

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When two air masses meet, a front is created, which can lead to various weather changes.

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How does a cold front affect temperature?

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A cold front typically causes a drop in temperature as the cold air replaces the warm air.

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How does a warm front affect temperature?

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A warm front usually causes an increase in temperature as the warm air moves in.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front involves cold air pushing under warm air, while a warm front involves warm air rising over cold air.

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What type of clouds are associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts are often associated with cumulonimbus clouds, which can produce thunderstorms.

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What type of clouds are associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with stratus or nimbostratus clouds, leading to steady rain.

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