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As a cold front passes how do the pressure and the winds change?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) pressure rises and winds become gusty.
As a cold front passes, the pressure rises behind the front as high pressure builds in. This increase in pressure is accompanied by a shift in wind direction and an increase in wind speed, resulting in gusty winds.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) Pressure typically drops as a cold front approaches, not after it passes.
C) Pressure rises, not drops, as a cold front passes.
D) Winds become gusty, not variable, behind a cold front.
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