Which of the following correctly states the pressure changes as a cold front passes through an area?
A. The pressure drops in advance of the front and then rises after the front passes.
B. The pressure drops in advance of the front and then drops further after the front passes.
C. The pressure rises in advance of the front and then drops after the front passes.
D. The pressure rises in advance of the front and then rises further after the front masses.
Answer: A
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