In the cross section of the front pictured here

A. stratiform clouds tend to form with precipitation being relatively short-lived.
B. cumuliform clouds tend to form with precipitation being relatively short-lived.
C. stratiform clouds tend to form with precipitation being of relatively long duration.
D. cumuliform clouds tend to form with precipitation being of relatively long duration.


Answer: B

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