The ________ is responsible for the large band of cloud cover extending from the northern Gulf of Mexico to the northeastern US.

A)cold conveyor belt
B)dry conveyor belt
C)warm conveyor belt
D)occluded front

Question

The ________ is responsible for the large band of cloud cover extending from the northern Gulf of Mexico to the northeastern US.

A)cold conveyor belt 
B)dry conveyor belt 
C)warm conveyor belt 
D)occluded front

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The warm conveyor belt is responsible for lifting warm and moist air over cold air, which leads to the formation of clouds and precipitation. This is typically seen in frontal systems, such as the one described in the question with the band of cloud cover extending from the northern Gulf of Mexico to the northeastern US. The other options, cold conveyor belt, dry conveyor belt, and occluded front, are not directly responsible for cloud formation in the described scenario.

The ________ Is Responsible for the Large Band of Cloud