Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are the main types of weather fronts?

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The main types of weather fronts are warm fronts, cold fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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True or False: Warm, humid air mixes easily with cold dense air.

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False

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What type of front is characterized by warm air rising over cold air?

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Warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of front is associated with purple humps and triangles facing the same direction?

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Occluded front.

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Why does warm air rise above cold air?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are typically associated with gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens at a cold front?

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At a cold front, cold air pushes under warm air, causing the warm air to rise rapidly, often leading to thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

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Stationary fronts can lead to prolonged periods of rain or cloudy weather.

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