By Examining a Surface Map, the Movement of a Surface

question 82

Multiple Choice

By examining a surface map, the movement of a surface low-pressure area can be predicted because ____.

• A)low-pressure areas tend to move parallel to isobars of the warm sector
• B)lows tend to move toward the area with the greatest pressure
• C)movement is the same as it was during the previous 24 hours
• D)once a low is established it always moves toward the east at double the original speed
• E)current weather in the region will remain the same

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