Which of the following statements concerning frontal movements is TRUE?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — A cold front generally passes faster than a warm front.
Cold fronts typically move faster than warm fronts because dense cold air efficiently displaces lighter air, often catching up to form occlusions. Bowditch highlights this speed differential as a fundamental principle of frontal dynamics.
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