Fronts & Air Masses

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary between a warm air mass and a cold air mass, where the warm air rises over the cold air, often leading to gradual temperature increases and precipitation.

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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The symbol for a warm front is a line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the warm air.

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What characteristics do air masses develop based on their formation location?

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Air masses develop characteristics of temperature and humidity based on where they form.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, often resulting in sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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The symbol for a cold front is a line with triangles pointing in the direction of the cold air.

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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 and precipitation.

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What is the symbol for an occluded front?

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The symbol for an occluded front is a line with alternating triangles and semicircles on the same side.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and wet weather.

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What is the symbol for a stationary front?

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The symbol for a stationary front is a line with alternating triangles and semicircles on opposite sides.

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What is a continental polar air mass?

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A continental polar air mass is a cold, dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.