After waking up this morning and looking out your window, you observe numerous thin, wispy clouds (cirrus clouds) in an otherwise sunny sky. What can you conclude about the position of frontal systems relative to your location?
A. You are located ahead of an approaching warm front.
B. You are located beneath an occluded front.
C. You are located between a warm and a cold front.
D. You are located behind a cold front.
Answer: A
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