2015 · Q69
Under which of the following condition(s) the occluded fronts are created?
- 1When the front remains stationary.
- 2When cold air mass moves to warm air mass.
- 3When warm air mass moves to cold air mass.
- 4When an air mass is fully lifted above the land surface.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1 and 2
- B2 and 3
- C3 and 4
- DOnly 4
Explanation
An occluded front is created when a faster-moving cold front overtakes a warm front, forcing the entire warm air mass to be lifted fully above the land surface. A stationary front, a cold air mass moving into warm air, or warm air moving into cold air describe other frontal situations. Hence only statement 4 describes the creation of occluded fronts.