In weather, fronts are defined as the boundaries between different air masses. Depending on the direction of movement and the characteristics of the air involved, different types of fronts form. This visualization shows the movement of warm and cold fronts as well as the characteristic clouds that are generated by each. A background essay and discussion questions are included.
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