Weather Fronts and Forecasting

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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 conditions.

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What are the four main types of weather fronts?

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The four main types of weather fronts are Cold Front, Warm Front, Stationary Front, and Occluded Front.

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What happens at a cold front?

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At a cold front, cold air pushes into a region occupied by warmer air, often causing thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

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What happens at a warm front?

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At a warm front, warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual temperature increases and often resulting in rain.

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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 periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front, causing the warm air to be lifted off the ground.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain and warmer temperatures.