Which of the following characterizes the severity of storm activity along a warm front as compared to that along most cold fronts and why?
A)Storm activity along a warm front is less because the rate of uplift is slower along a warm front.
B)Storm activity along a warm front is less because the rate of uplift is faster along a warm front.
C)Storm activity along a warm front is greater because the rate of uplift is slower along a warm front.
D)Storm activity along a warm front is greater because the rate of uplift is faster along a warm front.

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Storm activity along a warm front is generally less severe because the warm air rises more gradually over the cooler air, leading to a slower rate of uplift compared to the rapid uplift along a cold front.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Severity of Storm Activity