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What weather is typically associated with a warm front?
Drizzles and steady rain
How is an occluded front represented on a weather map?
Purple line with alternating purple arrows and purple half circles
What typically occurs behind the direction of an occluded front's movement?
Weather similar to a cold front
Where are warm fronts more likely to form in the United States?
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What causes an occluded front to have large amounts of precipitation?
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What causes the uneven distribution of radiation in Earth's atmosphere?
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Which statement best describes polar air masses?
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How do maritime air masses differ from continental air masses?
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What is the primary characteristic of a weather front?
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When do weather fronts typically occur?
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What type of weather is associated with a cold front?
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How is a stationary front represented on a weather map?
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What is the main difference between a cold front and a warm front?
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What weather is typically associated with a stationary front?
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How do cumulonimbus clouds form in association with a cold front?
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