Front – the boundary between two or more air masses (2 points)
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A cold front occurs when the cold air moves under the warm air. It pushes up the warm air. When the warm air hits the cooler upper atmosphere, it cools. The moisture in the air condenses, forming clouds. If there are big temperature differences between the warm and cold fronts, severe weather like thunderstorms or tornadoes may form.(2 points)
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A warm front occurs when the warmer air moves over heavier, colder air. As the warm air rises, the moisture in the air condenses. It forms a broad area of clouds. There is often soft rain or light snow. The weather that follows it is warmer and milder.(2 points)
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The 2 types of fronts are sunshine and clouds.(2 points)
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