Question

how are pressure measurements related to weather prediction?
a. decreasing pressure indicates a change in weather.
b. high, and also increasing, pressure indicates stormy weather.
c. stable pressure indicates snowy weather.
d. low pressure indicates stormy weather.

Explanation:

• Option A: Decreasing pressure often indicates a change in weather, such as approaching storms.
• Option B: High pressure is generally associated with clear and stable weather, not stormy weather.
• Option C: Stable pressure is more likely to be associated with consistent weather conditions rather than specifically snowy weather.
• Option D: Low pressure systems are commonly related to stormy weather as air rises in low - pressure areas, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

Answer:

A. Decreasing pressure indicates a change in weather.
D. Low pressure indicates stormy weather.