Exploring Weather Fronts
11th Grade · Science · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the characteristics and weather patterns associated with different types of weather fronts.
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A cold front occurs when a cold, dry air mass pushes into a warm, humid air mass, causing the warm air to rise quickly and form clouds, often resulting in abrupt and intense weather.
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In contrast to a cold front, a warm front happens when a warm, humid air mass advances into a cooler, drier air mass, leading to a more gradual ascent of warm air and producing widespread cloud cover and precipitation.
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A stationary front forms when there is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, potentially causing weather similar to a warm front but lasting for an extended period.
