Storms along cold fronts are more severe than storms along warm fronts because
A)cold fronts move more slowly than warm fronts.
B)uplift is more rapid along cold fronts than along warm fronts.
C)cold air holds more moisture than warm air.
D)higher air pressure ahead of the cold front creates greater atmospheric turbulence.
E)cold fronts are less steep than warm fronts.

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Along a cold front, the denser, colder air is advancing towards warmer, less dense air. This creates a more abrupt lifting of warm air, resulting in more rapid uplift and greater instability in the atmosphere. This can lead to more severe storms, with stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and a greater likelihood of thunderstorms and tornadoes. In contrast, along a warm front, the less dense warm air mass is rising over denser, cooler air, leading to more gradual lifting and less intense storms.

Storms Along Cold Fronts Are More Severe Than Storms Along