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Which statement is TRUE when comparing cold and warm fronts?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Cold fronts are more violent and of shorter duration.

Cold fronts have steep slopes and rapid movement, producing violent, concentrated weather squalls of short duration. Conversely, warm fronts possess gentle slopes with widespread, steady precipitation lasting much longer, per Bowditch.

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