Question

How is a warm front different than a cold front?


Select an answer

A.
A warm front moves quickly, and a cold front moves slowly.


B.
In a warm front, the warm air gently rises above the cold air, and in a cold front the warm air is pushed quickly up.


C.
In a warm front, it is rainy and in a cold front it is clear.


D.
In a warm front, the warm weather pushes cold air up, and in a cold front the cold air pushes the warm air up.

Answer 1

B.

In a warm front, warm air gently rises over retreating cold air (gradual slope → steady, widespread precipitation). In a cold front, dense cold air wedges under warm air and forces it up quickly (steep lift → showers or thunderstorms).