Weather Fronts and Symbols

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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 front leads to steady rain for several days?

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Stationary front.

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What type of front is located at the leading edge of a warm air mass?

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Warm front.

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What type of front can bring strong storms?

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Cold front.

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What kind of pressure predicts good weather?

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High pressure.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is where warm air moves over cold air, bringing gentle rain or light snow followed by warmer weather.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is where cold air pushes under warm air, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet and neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to prolonged rain.

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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, often resulting in complex weather patterns.

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What weather is associated with high pressure?

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Good weather, often clear skies.