Air Masses & Fronts

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a place where two different air masses meet.

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Define humidity.

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What characterizes a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass meets a colder air mass and slowly rises over it.

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What type of air is found in air mass D?

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Air mass D is characterized as cold and dry.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air with about the same temperature and humidity throughout.

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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 warmer air mass, causing the warm air to rise rapidly.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

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Warm fronts are usually associated with gradual increases in temperature and prolonged precipitation.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

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Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

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How do fronts affect weather patterns?

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Fronts can lead to changes in weather, including precipitation, temperature shifts, and wind changes.

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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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