The process best illustrated in the diagram of a front above is:
A) occlusion.
B) convection.
C) overrunning.
D) convergence.

Question

The process best illustrated in the diagram of a front above is:
A) occlusion. 
B) convection. 
C) overrunning. 
D) convergence.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The process best illustrated in the diagram is overrunning. Overrunning occurs when warm, moist air is lifted over cooler, drier air. In the diagram, the warm front is moving over the cooler air mass, causing the warm air to rise and cool, forming clouds and precipitation. This process is characteristic of a mid-latitude cyclone.

The Process Best Illustrated in the Diagram of a Front