Air Pressure and Weather Fronts

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It decreases with altitude.

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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 type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain are often seen along a cold front.

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What happens to the weather after a cold front passes?

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The weather usually becomes cool and clear.

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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 type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm and humid weather is often seen after a warm front passes.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure.

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What does high pressure indicate about the weather?

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High pressure is associated with nice or fair weather.

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What does low pressure indicate about the weather?

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Low pressure is often associated with cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses.