Exercise
Stationary and Occluded Fronts
Learn about stationary and occluded fronts formed when air masses stall or overlap. Discover the unique weather conditions and prolonged precipitation caused by these complex frontal boundaries.
Questions
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What is a stationary front?
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How is a stationary front shown on a weather map?
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What kind of weather often occurs along a stationary front?
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Why does a stationary front remain in one place?
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What is an occluded front?
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How is an occluded front shown on a weather map?
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What happens to the warm air mass during occlusion?
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Which front involves three distinct air masses (cold, cool, and warm)?
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What weather conditions are typical along an occluded front?
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What happens when a stationary front starts moving again?
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Why is purple used for an occluded front symbol on maps?
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Which type of front can cause prolonged flooding because it stays stationary?