When a cold front approaches,air pressure will initially _____due to the displacement and uplift of _____air.
A)increase;cold
B)increase;warm
C)decrease;cold
D)decrease;warm
E)decrease;both warm and cold

Question

When a cold front approaches,air pressure will initially _____due to the displacement and uplift of  _____air.
A)increase;cold
B)increase;warm
C)decrease;cold
D)decrease;warm
E)decrease;both warm and cold

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a cold front approaches, the air pressure will initially decrease due to the displacement and uplift of warm air. As the cold front pushes through, it will replace the warm air with colder air, causing the air pressure to increase. So, the correct answer is D, decrease;warm.

When a Cold Front Approaches,air Pressure Will Initially _____Due to the Displacement