A situation,where the cold,damp air is confined to the eastern side of mountains,is called
A)cold air trapping.
B)"back door" front.
C)frontolysis.
D)cold occluded front.
E)cold air damming.

Question

A situation,where the cold,damp air is confined to the eastern side of mountains,is called​
A)cold air trapping.
B)"back door" front.
C)​frontolysis.
D)​cold occluded front.
E)​cold air damming.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This situation is specifically called "cold air damming" where the cold and damp air is blocked or trapped on the eastern side of the mountains due to a high-pressure system sitting to the north or northeast of the area. This phenomenon is also known as an "Appalachian cold-air damming" or "Wedge" pattern. Options A, B, C, and D do not accurately describe this specific weather pattern.

A Situation,where the Cold,damp Air Is Confined to the Eastern