The lifting of air and the resulting formation of clouds and rain is more gentle (gradual) for a:
A) divergence zone.
B) warm front.
C) mesocyclone.
D) cold front.
E) occluded front.

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Warm fronts typically have a more gradual lifting of air because warm air rises over a cold air mass, creating a less steep slope than with a cold front or mesocyclone. This gradual lifting allows for the formation of clouds and precipitation over a larger area and longer period of time.

The Lifting of Air and the Resulting Formation of Clouds