Independent Practice: Cold Fronts and Warm Fronts

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What type of front does this symbol indicate?

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Cold Front

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Violent storms generally form along ____.

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Cold Fronts

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What is the weather after a warm front passes through an area?

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Warm and humid

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True or False: Cold air is more dense than warm air and sinks.

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True

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What type of clouds typically appear during a cold front?

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Cumulonimbus or cumulus

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Define a cold front.

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air.

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Define a warm front.

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, replacing a cooler mass of air.

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What happens to temperature when a cold front passes?

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The temperature usually drops.

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What type of precipitation is commonly associated with cold fronts?

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Heavy rain or thunderstorms.

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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.