Occlusion in a midlatitude wave cyclone can occur because
A)cold fronts travel more quickly than warm fronts.
B)warm air sinks in low pressure areas.
C)warm fronts travel more quickly than cold fronts.
D)warm and cold fronts travel at the same speed.

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Occlusion in a midlatitude wave cyclone can occur because cold fronts travel more quickly than warm fronts, causing the cold front to catch up with and overtake the warm front, leading to occlusion.

Occlusion in a Midlatitude Wave Cyclone Can Occur Because