Which of the following characterizes the severity of storm activity along a cold front as compared to that along most warm fronts and why?
A)Storm activity along a cold front is less because the rate of uplift is slower along a cold front.
B)Storm activity along a cold front is less because the rate of uplift is faster along a cold front.
C)Storm activity along a cold front is greater because the rate of uplift is slower along a cold front.
D)Storm activity along a cold front is greater because the rate of uplift is faster along a cold front.

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Storm activity along a cold front is greater because the rate of uplift is faster along a cold front. Cold fronts move faster than warm fronts, which allows for a steeper angle of uplift, leading to more intense storm activity. The uplift of warm air over cold air creates instability that can lead to the development of thunderstorms and other severe weather. Therefore, the rate of uplift along a cold front is faster and more severe than that along most warm fronts.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Severity of Storm Activity