A "back door" cold front describes which of the following situations?
A) a cold front moving into Washington state from the Pacific ocean
B) a cold front moving into the desert southwest from Northern Mexico
C) a cold front that moves into New England from the Atlantic Ocean
D) a cold front that moves in a clockwise direction around a low pressure center

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A "back door" cold front is called so because it approaches from an unusual direction, such as from the east or northeast. In this case, the cold front is moving into New England from the Atlantic Ocean, making it the best choice for this definition. The other options do not fit this description.

A "Back Door" Cold Front Describes Which of the Following