Question

Which of the following lists the stages of the mid-latitude cyclone life cycle in the proper order?

a. open-wave, occlusion, cyclogenesis, dissipation
b. cyclogenesis, open-wave, occlusion, dissipation
c. cyclogenesis, open-wave, dissipation, occlusion
d. occlusion, dissipation, open-wave, cyclogenesis

Answer 1

The proper order of stages in the mid-latitude cyclone life cycle is cyclogenesis, open-wave, occlusion, dissipation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct order of the stages in the mid-latitude cyclone life cycle is cyclogenesis, open-wave, occlusion, dissipation.

Cyclogenesis is the initial stage where a low-pressure area starts to develop. Open-wave is the stage where a cyclone takes on a wave-like form. Occlusion is when a front starts to catch up and overtake the cyclone. Dissipation is the final stage where the cyclone weakens and dissipates.