In which direction is the front in Map A advancing? How can you tell?

Two hypothetical weather maps in the Northern Hemisphere are shown here. Using the appropriate symbols, draw in the position of the front on each map (one map shows a cold front, and the other a warm front). Top of each map is north.











What will be an ideal response?


To the northeast. Wind direction on the warm air mass side of the front shows air moving to the northeast.

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