Little or no change in the barometric...

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519afe

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519afe

Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• barometric pressure trends and what they say about changing weather • difference between steady, rising, and falling pressure • how quickly pressure must change to signal approaching storms

💭 Think About

• If the pressure has not changed much in 12 hours, what does that say about the movement of weather systems in your area? • Which option describes a situation that would most likely show a rapid change in barometric pressure, rather than a steady one? • Is a perfectly steady reading more likely to indicate an instrument failure or a stable atmosphere?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare each choice with what you know about rapidly falling pressure (often linked with storms and strong winds). • Ask: does a steady barometer support the idea of big, sudden changes in weather? • Consider whether instrument defects are usually diagnosed only from an otherwise normal, steady reading.

Question 1 of 27070

Little or no change in the barometric reading over a twelve hour period indicates __________.

increasing wind strength

that present weather conditions will continue

stormy weather is imminent

a defect in the barometer