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Which type of turbulence is most common with fast-moving cold fronts and can cause severe turbulence?

Group of answer choices

Frontal turbulence

Mechanical turbulence

Thermal turbulence

Mountain wave turbulence

Flag question: Question 24
Question 241 pts
24. Which type of turbulence is caused by stationary turbulent eddies that are found downwind from mountain ridges?

Group of answer choices

Mechanical turbulence

Mountain wave turbulence

Thermal turbulence

Frontal turbulence

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
1) Frontal turbulence — most common with fast-moving cold fronts and can be severe.

2) Mountain wave turbulence — caused by stationary turbulent eddies downwind of mountain ridges (lee waves/rotors).