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Which type of frontal passage is associated with a relatively narrow band of precipitation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — A cold front

Cold fronts feature steep leading edges that rapidly wedge beneath warmer air, forcing convective uplift. Per Bowditch, this steep slope produces a relatively narrow, intense band of precipitation right along or immediately preceding the frontal passage.

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