In an Aneroid Barometer, a General Rule Is That the Higher

question 25

Multiple Choice

In an aneroid barometer, a general rule is that the higher the reading, the more likely ____ weather will occur, and the lower the reading, the better the chances are for ____ weather.

• A)clear; inclement
• B)inclement; clear
• C)cold; warm
• D)windy; still
• E)snowy; rainy

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