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playball
Feb 3, 2018, 12:15:20 PM
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What happens when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass that is not moving?

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Mary16
Feb 3, 2018, 3:48:50 PM

When a fast moving cold air mass meets and takes over a slower moving warm air mass a cold front happens. Cold air is heavier and more dense than warm air so when it moves in it moves under the warm air. 

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