Why Does Occlusion Lead to the Demise of a Mid-Latitude

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Multiple Choice

Why does occlusion lead to the demise of a mid-latitude cyclone?

• A)The horizontal temperature gradient at the surface has been eliminated.
• B)The cold front stops progressing during occlusion.
• C)The cold cP air mass driving the cyclone has warmed intensely.
• D)Occlusion stops all precipitation from occurring within the cyclone.

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