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Which condition will occur after a cold front passes?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Humidity decreases

Following a cold front, a cooler, drier air mass replaces the warm, moist sector. As outlined in Bowditch, this transition results in a distinct drop in relative humidity and dew point alongside clearing skies.

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