Answer:
C- 1 week
Step-by-step explanation:
A midlatitude cyclone is a cyclone that has a low atmospheric pressure at its centre, and travels in a counter-clockwise direction. There are six stages of the life cycle on a midlatitude cyclone, namely-
- The stationary front- this has shear forces in opposite directions
- Cyclone formation- also called cyclogenesis, this occurs when a cyclonic wave develops and increases
- Distinct poleward moving- low pressure is formed at the apex of the cyclone when warm and equatorward moving cold fronts develop
- The cold front begins to overtake the warm front
- The occluded front- Maximum intensity of the cyclone is reached at this stage
- The cyclone begins to dissipate as cold air is forced to the bottom of the cyclone and warm air rises
This entire process takes about a week from start to end.