"Rain long foretold,long last; short notice,soon past." The first five words of this weather proverb ________.
A)refer to a cold front
B)refer to a warm front
C)refer to an anticyclone
D)have no basis in fact

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The first five words of the proverb suggest that if rain is forecasted long in advance, it is likely to last for a longer period. In contrast, if there is a short notice of rain, it is likely to pass soon. This relates to a warm front, where a gradual change in weather conditions results in longer periods of precipitation.

"Rain Long Foretold,long Last; Short Notice,soon Past