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Si comprobamos en nuestro barómetro que baja la presión atmosférica…If we see on our barometer that atmospheric pressure is falling…

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Correct answer: a) Worsening weather is expected.

Why it is correct

A fall in atmospheric pressure heralds an approaching depression or front and therefore worsening weather with rising wind.

Why the others are not

  • b) Improving weather is normally heralded by a steady rise in pressure.
  • c) Falling pressure usually brings a steeper gradient and stronger wind.
  • d) A barometer tracks pressure, not temperature.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Falling barometer → worsening weather.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.