Air Masses and Fronts Practice

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity throughout.

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What is a front in weather terms?

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A front is the boundary where two different air masses meet.

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What happens when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

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When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, it can create a cold front.

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What type of front is formed when a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass?

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A warm front is formed when a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts usually bring thunderstorms and heavy rain.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts usually bring light and steady rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a front that does not move and can bring prolonged periods of rain or snow.

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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, often leading to complex weather patterns.

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How does a cold front affect temperature?

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A cold front typically causes a drop in temperature as it moves in.

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How does a warm front affect temperature?

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A warm front usually causes an increase in temperature as it moves in.