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Q. When two different air masses meet, the boundary zone between them is called a front. In this context, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q. When two different air masses meet, the boundary zone between them is called a front. In this context, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
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The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation :
Statement 1 is incorrect: When the front remains stationary, it is called a stationary front.
Statement 2 is correct: The fronts occur in middle latitudes and are characterised by steep gradients in temperature and pressure. They bring abrupt changes in temperature and cause the air to rise to form clouds and cause precipitation.
2 only
Explanation :
Statement 1 is incorrect: When the front remains stationary, it is called a stationary front.
Statement 2 is correct: The fronts occur in middle latitudes and are characterised by steep gradients in temperature and pressure. They bring abrupt changes in temperature and cause the air to rise to form clouds and cause precipitation.
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