Question

A weather front occurs when two air masses of differing temperatures meet. When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, for example, what will happen to the warm air?
A.
It will reverse directions.
B.
Nothing will happen.
C.
It will rise.
D.
It will sink.
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Answer 1

When a cold air mass meets a warm air mass, the warm air is less dense and will rise above the cold air mass. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. It will rise.