Fronts, Air Masses, Pressure Systems

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What is a high pressure system?

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A weather system characterized by sinking air, leading to clear skies and stable weather.

Front

What type of air mass brings warm and wet weather?

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Maritime Tropical (mT) air mass.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air rises over cooler air, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

Front

What two factors characterize air masses?

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Temperature and Humidity.

Front

What does high pressure mean for weather?

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It typically indicates sunny skies and stable weather conditions.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where cold air pushes under warm air, often leading to thunderstorms and a drop in temperature.

Front

What is a low pressure system?

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A weather system characterized by rising air, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

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What type of air mass brings dry and cold weather?

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Continental Polar (cP) air mass.

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What is an occluded front?

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

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What is a stationary front?

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A boundary between two air masses that are not moving, which can lead to prolonged periods of rain.