Question 1240Navigation General

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Which of the symbols shown in illustration D018NG below represents a warm front?

Diagram for USCG Navigation General: Which of the symbols shown in illustration D018NG below represents a warm front?
A A
B B
C C
D D
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C. The symbol representing a warm front in illustration D018NG is the semicircle symbol, which corresponds to answer choice C. Warm fronts are typically depicted using this half-circle symbol on weather maps and charts. The other symbols (A, B, and D) represent different meteorological features, such as cold fronts or low-pressure systems, but do not specifically indicate a warm front.

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