Question

A cold front is characterized by having

A. gusty winds, a sudden drop in temperature, and heavy rain.
B. very cold weather with snow.
C. warm weather with gusty winds, and a light drizzle.
D. no rain, light wind, a sudden drop in temperature.

Answer 1

The answer is A.


As the cold front passes, winds become gusty. There is a sudden drop in temperature, and also heavy rain, sometimes with hail, thunder, and lightning. Atmospheric pressure changes from falling to rising at the front.