Which of the following can be said to be the "death" of a midlatitude cyclone?
A) the presence of strong temperature gradients across fronts
B) cyclogenesis
C) occlusion
D) expansion of the size of the warm sector
E) occurrence of intense precipitation

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Occlusion, which occurs when the cold front catches up to the warm front and forces the warm air mass aloft, is typically the final stage of a midlatitude cyclone's life cycle. Once occlusion occurs, the storm system loses its energy source and begins to weaken and dissipate.

Which of the Following Can Be Said to Be the "Death