A stationary front does not move because winds on both sides of the front ____.
A) are calm
B) blow parallel to the front and in opposite directions
C) blow away from the front and are of equal strength
D) blow against each other and are of equal strength

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A stationary front occurs when two air masses meet and neither is strong enough to push the other out of the way. Ultimately, the wind on either side of a stationary front is parallel to the front and in opposite directions, hence option B is correct.

A Stationary Front Does Not Move Because Winds on Both