During a cold occlusion, the cold front forces the warm front to ____.
A) become stationary
B) rise off the ground
C) move to the side
D) dissipate

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During a cold occlusion, the cold front advances faster than the warm front, causing the warm air to rise rapidly. Eventually, the warm air is completely lifted off the ground and replaced by colder air from the north. This process is known as "occlusion," and it usually results in precipitation as the lifted air cools and condenses. Therefore, the best choice is B - rise off the ground.

During a Cold Occlusion, the Cold Front Forces the Warm