Thunderstorms and heavy rains are more common when a ______ passes in a mid-latitude cyclone.

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Cold fronts are associated with rising air, which leads to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. This is because cold air is denser and forces warm air to rise quickly, forming towering cumulonimbus clouds. Warm front and occluded front are associated with more widespread and prolonged precipitation, but not necessarily thunderstorms. Warm sector and cold sector refer to the areas of warm and cold air masses, respectively, and do not necessarily cause precipitation on their own.

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Are More Common When a ______