Meteorologists Can Distinguish a Cold from a Warm Front Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

Meteorologists can distinguish a cold from a warm front because a cold front occurs when a cold air mass __________ , whereas a warm front exists where a ___________ .

• A)advances under a warm air mass and forces the warm air to rise; cold air mass retreats and a warm air mass advances
• B)retreats and a warm air mass advances; cold air mass advances under a warm air mass, which forces the warm air to rise
• C)forces warm air to sink; warm air mass retreats and a cold air mass advances
• D)Meteorologists cannot distinguish between the two air masses.

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