Weather: Air Masses, Fronts, & Weather Maps! Review

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A boundary between two air masses where neither is strong enough to replace the other, resulting in little movement.

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What happens in high pressure systems?

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There are few clouds because the air is moving downward, leading to fair weather.

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What does a high pressure system indicate on a weather map?

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It is represented by a blue 'H' symbol, indicating stable and clear weather.

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What is the characteristic of warm air?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air, causing it to rise.

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What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?

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Drier and fairer weather.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often leading to storms.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass, typically bringing light rain.

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What is an Occluded Front?

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A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What does a Low Pressure System indicate?

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It is associated with cloudy and stormy weather, represented by a red 'L' on weather maps.

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How does air pressure affect weather?

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High pressure generally leads to clear skies, while low pressure can lead to storms.