Weather Fronts

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What is a Weather Front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves under a warm air mass, pushing the warm air up.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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What is a Stationary Front?

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A stationary front is when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, causing the weather to remain the same.

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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, pushing the warm air upwards between two cold air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens during a Cold Front?

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Cold fronts can cause thunderstorms and a drop in temperature as they pass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens during a Warm Front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain and warmer temperatures as they move in.

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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 cloudy weather and light rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with an Occluded Front?

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Occluded fronts can cause complex weather patterns, often leading to rain and storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do Cold Fronts move?

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Cold fronts generally move quickly and can change the weather rapidly.

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