Weather Fronts and Symbols

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary that forms when two different air masses meet.

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What information is NOT found on a weather map?

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Seasons are not typically shown on a weather map.

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Which type of front leads to steady rain for several days?

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A stationary front leads to steady rain for several days.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is the study of weather called?

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The study of weather is called Meteorology.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler air mass that replaces a warmer air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer air mass that replaces a cooler air mass.

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What does a high-pressure system indicate?

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A high-pressure system typically indicates clear skies and fair weather.

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What does a low-pressure system indicate?

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A low-pressure system often indicates cloudy skies and precipitation.