Weather Fronts

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What is a front?

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A front is when two air masses meet.

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Why do fronts happen?

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Fronts happen because warm air and cold air don't mix.

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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 weather can you expect with a warm front?

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With a warm front, you can expect a few days of rain.

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What weather can you expect with a stationary front?

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With a stationary front, you can expect a few days of rain.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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What weather can you expect with a cold front?

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With a cold front, you can expect storms followed by cooler weather.

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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.

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What weather can you expect with an occluded front?

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With an occluded front, you can expect cloudy weather and precipitation.

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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 replace the other.