Warm and Cold Fronts

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, causing the warm air to rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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Heavy rain and/or thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, leading to gradual temperature increases and often bringing light rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

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Cloudy skies and light rain, followed by warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the symbol for a cold front?

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A blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the symbol for a warm front?

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A red line with semicircles pointing in the direction of the front.

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Which air mass is more dense?

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A cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do cold fronts affect temperature?

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Cold fronts typically cause a drop in temperature as they pass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do warm fronts affect temperature?

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Warm fronts typically cause an increase in temperature as they pass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to air pressure during a cold front?

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Air pressure usually rises as a cold front passes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5