Weather Fronts

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is when a warm air mass moves over and pushes out a colder air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens during a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, causing the warm air to rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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 move, causing the weather to remain the same.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does an occluded front indicate?

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring gradual increases in temperature and can lead to rain or snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts often bring sudden drops in temperature and can cause thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a high pressure area indicate on a weather map?

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A high pressure area usually indicates clear skies and fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a low pressure area indicate on a weather map?

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A low pressure area often indicates cloudy skies and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How can you identify a stationary front on a weather map?

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A stationary front is shown by alternating blue triangles and red semicircles on a weather map.

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What is the significance of weather maps?

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Weather maps provide information about current weather conditions and help predict future weather.

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