Why Does Occlusion Occur in a Middle-Latitude Cyclone

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why does occlusion occur in a middle-latitude cyclone?

• A)Warm fronts travel more quickly than cold fronts.
• B)Warm fronts and cold fronts travel at the same speed.
• C)Cold fronts travel more quickly than warm fronts.
• D)Cold air rises up and over warm air.

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Definitions:

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm that allows for the flexion of the elbow and rotation of the forearm.

Flexor

A type of muscle that decreases the angle between bones on two sides of a joint, allowing limbs to be bent.

Epitrochlearis

A muscle in some mammals that assists in the movement of the forearm, not typically found or well-defined in humans.

Palmaris Longus

A muscle in the forearm that aids in flexing the wrist and tenses the palmar fascia.