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Air Masses and Fronts — Quiz

Question 7 • Earth and Space Science

Which condition in the simulation most likely triggered precipitation?

Answer
A
rapid cooling of the land below the air masses
B
an increase in upper-level wind speed
C
air sinking between the two masses
D
warm air rising at the boundary

Explanation

Precipitation is most likely when warm, moist air rises, cools, and condenses into cloud droplets. At the boundary between air masses, warm air can be forced upward over cooler, denser air. Thus, warm air rising at the boundary is the condition most likely to trigger precipitation.

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