Q449
Middle latitude cyclones are fueled by?
A.
Air high in the atmosphere
AnswerB.
Polar continental air masses
C.
Energy from falling precipitation
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cyclones are fueled by the temperature differences (hence pressure gradients) that exist along frontal boundaries. They are usually strongest during cold months when temperature differences between air masses can be most extreme.