If you see high wispy cirrus clouds with layers of other clouds in a wedge shape, you can expect ________ due to a/an ________.

A. Heavy rain and thunderstorms; advancing warm front
B. Drizzle and cloudy skies; advancing cold front
C. Heavy rain and thunderstorms; advancing cold front
D. Drizzle and cloudy skies; advancing warm front
E. Heavy rain and thunderstorms; stationary warm front


Answer: D

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