Weather Fronts

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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 does the symbol on a weather map indicate?

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The symbol indicates the type of front and the direction of air movement.

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What type of front is represented by a line with semicircles?

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Warm Front.

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What type of front is represented by a line with triangles?

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Cold Front.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a type of front that does not move, causing prolonged weather conditions.

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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, leading to complex weather patterns.

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How does cold air behave compared to warm air?

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Cold air is denser than warm air and tends to sink.

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What type of front is most likely to cause thunderstorms?

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Cold Front.

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What weather conditions are associated with warm fronts?

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Warm fronts typically bring gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What weather conditions are associated with cold fronts?

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Cold fronts often lead to sudden temperature drops and can cause thunderstorms.