Fronts Flashcard

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, where warm and cold air meet but neither can push the other out.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts usually bring cool temperatures and heavy precipitation, which can include thunderstorms.

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What does an occluded front look like on a weather map?

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An occluded front is represented by purple triangles and semicircles on the same side of the line.

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What happens when a warm front meets a cold front?

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When a warm air mass meets a cold air mass, the warm air rises over the cold air, leading to gradual temperature changes and light precipitation.

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Define a warm front.

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air is replacing cold air, typically bringing warmer temperatures and steady precipitation.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, while a warm front occurs when warm air moves into an area of cold air.

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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, lifting the warm air off the ground.

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What type of front is indicated by a line with triangles pointing towards the warmer air?

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This indicates a cold front.

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What type of front is indicated by a line with semicircles pointing towards the colder air?

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This indicates a warm front.

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What weather conditions are associated with stationary fronts?

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Stationary fronts can lead to prolonged periods of cloudy weather and light precipitation.