The severity of storm activity along a cold front is _____that along most warm fronts because the rate of uplift is _____along a cold front.
A)less than;slower
B)less than;faster
C)greater than;slower
D)greater than;faster
E)equal to;equal

Question

The severity of storm activity along a cold front is  _____that along most warm fronts because the rate of uplift is  _____along a cold front.
A)less than;slower
B)less than;faster
C)greater than;slower
D)greater than;faster
E)equal to;equal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Along a cold front, the rate of uplift is faster and the air is forced to rise rapidly, leading to the formation of more severe thunderstorms and tornadoes compared to warm fronts.

The Severity of Storm Activity Along a Cold Front Is