The steepness of a cold front depends on __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — its velocity
According to meteorological principles in Bowditch, friction slows the surface movement of a cold front, causing its velocity to directly dictate the steepness of the leading wedge.
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