What is a warm front?
Fronts & Air Masses

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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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