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 A front is defined as the transition zone between two air masses of different density. Fronts extend not only in the horizontal direction, but in the vertical as well. Therefore, when referring to the frontal surface (or frontal zone), we referring to both the horizontal and vertical components of the front.air masses

 A front that is not moving

 Leading edge of colder air that is replacing warmer air.

 Leading edge of warmer air that is replacing cooler air.

 When a cold front catches up to a warm front

 Cool weather brings high-pressure systems:  Cooler air contracts, which means air molecules become smaller and take up less  space (so more of them can be packed into the atmosphere). High-pressure  systems usually bring sunny days.

 Warm weather brings low-pressure systems:  Warm air expands so there are fewer air molecules in the atmosphere. Lowpressure  systems usually bring cloudy and rainy days.

1.What kind of front is shown in the diagram to the right? (a) cold (b) warm (c) stationary 2.What kind of front is shown in the diagram to the right? (a) cold (b) warm (c) stationary 3.What kind of front is shown in the diagram to the right? (a) cold (b) warm (c) stationary