Question 752Navigation General70% to pass
When cold air displaces warm air you have a(n) _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) cold front.
When cold air displaces warm air, it creates a cold front. A cold front occurs when a mass of cold air pushes into and replaces a mass of warmer air. This causes the warm air to be lifted, often resulting in clouds, precipitation, and potentially severe weather.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) A warm front occurs when warm air replaces cold air.
B) An occluded front is a type of front that forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front.
C) A stationary front is a front that is not moving.
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