Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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 bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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, usually bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an occluded front?

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

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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 replace the other, leading to prolonged cloudy or rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What weather is typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are usually associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and a drop in temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts typically bring light rain or drizzle followed by warmer temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature as a warm front passes?

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As a warm front passes, the temperature usually increases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to temperature as a cold front passes?

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As a cold front passes, the temperature usually decreases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of front is likely to bring cloudy or rainy weather for several days?

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A stationary front is likely to bring cloudy or rainy weather for several days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5