Question

An occluded front moves over farmland that has been experiencing drought conditions. What change in weather will this front likely bring?

Question 5 options:

gray skies, but no rain


an extended period of rain


more dry air and sunny skies


violent, short-lived thunderstorms

Answer 1

An occluded front typically occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to the lifting of warm air. This process often results in increased cloudiness and precipitation as the warm, moist air is forced upwards. Given that the farmland has been experiencing drought conditions, the movement of an occluded front is likely to bring moisture and precipitation.

The most appropriate option based on the characteristics of an occluded front would be:

**an extended period of rain**