For Cyclogenesis to Occur Along a Frontal Wave,the Winds Aloft

question 63

Multiple Choice

For cyclogenesis to occur along a frontal wave,the winds aloft directly above the wave should be

• A) diverging.
• B) converging.
• C) blowing straight from west to east.
• D) increasing in speed uniformly over a broad area.

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