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 similar temperature and humidity throughout.

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What are the four main types of air masses?

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The four main types of air masses are continental polar (cP), continental tropical (cT), maritime polar (mP), and maritime tropical (mT).

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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 pushes into a warm air mass, often causing storms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, leading to gradual weather changes.

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What type of weather is associated with a stationary front?

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A stationary front can cause prolonged periods of rain or cloudy weather.

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What is a occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, often leading to complex weather patterns.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are typically associated with thunderstorms.

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.