🔍 Key Concepts

• weather fronts and how they affect wind and precipitation • differences between cold fronts, warm fronts, and occluded fronts • where the most intense, short‑lived showers and gusty, shifting winds typically occur relative to a front

💭 Think About

• Think about which type of frontal boundary is usually associated with narrow bands of active weather, including squall lines and rapid wind shifts. • Consider whether the question is asking about broad, long‑lasting rain areas or brief, intense showers with strong, shifting winds. • Ask yourself where, relative to the front, these brief showers and strong wind shifts are most commonly reported: right along it, ahead of it, or spread out over a large region?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which front is typically associated with strong, gusty, and veering/ backing winds and short‑duration showers or thunderstorms. • Eliminate any choices that usually bring widespread, steady precipitation rather than brief showers. • Confirm which frontal type commonly has a narrow active weather zone that may extend ahead of the boundary line.