Air Masses and Fronts

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, often leading to thunderstorms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, usually bringing steady rain.

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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, leading to prolonged precipitation.

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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, causing complex weather patterns.

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How does a cold front affect weather?

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Cold fronts typically bring a drop in temperature and can cause severe weather like thunderstorms.

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How does a warm front affect weather?

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Warm fronts usually bring gradual warming and extended periods of rain.

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What weather is associated with stationary fronts?

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

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What symbol represents a cold front?

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A cold front is represented by a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement.