In the cross section of the front pictured here

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


Answer: A

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