Question

According to a weather map, a cold air mass is moving into a given area where a warm air mass is currently located. What type of weather should be expected as the cold air mass approaches?
A.
dry conditions, followed by warmer weather
B.
dry conditions with little wind
C.
rain, followed by warmer weather
D.
rain, followed by cooler weather
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Answer 1

As a cold air mass moves into an area where a warm air mass is currently located, you can typically expect unstable atmospheric conditions that often lead to precipitation. When the cold air mass meets the warm air mass, it forces the warm air to rise, resulting in cloud formation and precipitation.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer among the options given is:

**D. rain, followed by cooler weather**.