Andrew observes a single high-pressure area with no fronts moving around it, so

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Andrew observes a single high-pressure area with no fronts moving around it, so he concludes that this area will have ______________. Andrew also sees at least two colliding fronts. He notes that when the two fronts collide, the new front is created in a low-pressure system. This new front, represented on the map with a purple line, is__________ front. According to Andrew, this area will experience._______________

1-(clear skies /cloudy skies/ heavy snow)

2-(an occluded /a stationary / awrm )

3-(strong winds /mild drought/ extreme heat )

Explanation / Answer

1. clear skies
2. occulded. The occulded front is represented by purple line. Occluded fronts are linked with areas of low pressure
3. Strong winds. When an occluded front passes overhead, you would feel changes in temperature and wind speed. Occluded fronts can generate quite stormy weather as they pass over.

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