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When approaching a cold front, a pilot can generally expect:

Cold fronts are characterized by a sharp boundary where a colder air mass displaces a warmer one. This often leads to rapid weather changes including a sudden t

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Question: When approaching a cold front, a pilot can generally expect:

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  • Gradual decrease in temperature, light precipitation, and good visibility
  • An increase in temperature, stratiform clouds, and steady precipitation ✅ A rapid drop in temperature, cumuliform clouds, and possibly strong winds and thunderstorms
  • Stable air conditions with clear skies

Correct answer: A rapid drop in temperature, cumuliform clouds, and possibly strong winds and thunderstorms

Explanation: Cold fronts are characterized by a sharp boundary where a colder air mass displaces a warmer one. This often leads to rapid weather changes including a sudden temperature drop, development of cumuliform clouds (showers, thunderstorms), and potentially strong, gusty winds.

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