Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary that forms when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, causing the warm air to rise rapidly, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary that occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual lifting and typically resulting in steady rain.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a weather front that occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, often leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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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, lifting the warm air mass off the ground, which can lead to complex weather patterns.

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

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Cold fronts are often associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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

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Warm fronts usually bring light to moderate rain and warmer temperatures as they pass.

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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 replaces warmer air.

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How does a warm front affect temperature?

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A warm front generally leads to an increase in temperature as it brings warmer air.

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What symbols are used to represent a cold front on a weather map?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.

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What symbols are used to represent a warm front on a weather map?

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A warm front is represented by a red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front's movement.