Air Masses and Weather Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a weather front where a warm air mass pushes a cold air mass out of the way.

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Who is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a weather forecaster who predicts the weather.

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What is convection in terms of air circulation?

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Convection describes how air circulates due to the cooling and heating of air molecules.

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Why does cold air sink?

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Cold air sinks because it is more dense than warmer air.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air with similar temperature and humidity.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a weather front where a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward.

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What happens at a stationary front?

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At a stationary front, neither the warm nor cold air mass is moving, leading to prolonged weather conditions.

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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 mass off the ground.

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What is the role of humidity in weather?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air, which affects weather patterns and precipitation.

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How do high and low pressure systems affect weather?

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High pressure systems generally bring clear skies and calm weather, while low pressure systems can lead to clouds and precipitation.

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