Early indications of the approach of a...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519636

Early indications of the approach of a hurricane may be all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Early indications of the approach of a hurricane may be all of the following EXCEPT __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Hurricane structure and approach signs such as swell patterns, cloud types, and pressure changes • Difference between local rain showers and large-scale storm systems • Behavior of a barometer (pressure trend) as a major storm approaches

💭 Think About

• Which of these choices is most typical of a calm, fair-weather pattern rather than a violent tropical system? • Think about ocean conditions well in advance of the storm center: what usually changes first—swell, pressure, or rainfall? • How does barometric pressure usually behave when a hurricane is drawing near?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are known classic early hurricane indicators (swell pattern, barometer trend, high cirrus clouds). • Consider whether steady, gentle rain commonly occurs long before the storm, or closer to the main rain bands. • Ask: which of these would a mariner at sea most rely on as subtle but reliable early warnings, and which seems least reliable?

Question 1 of 27070

Early indications of the approach of a hurricane may be all of the following EXCEPT __________.

continuous fine mist-like rain

pumping barometer

short confused swells

gradually increasing white clouds (mare's tails)