The Greatest Improvement in Forecasting Skill During the Past 30

question 24

Multiple Choice

The greatest improvement in forecasting skill during the past 30 years has been made in forecasting ____.

• A)snowstorms along the eastern seaboard
• B)the development of middle latitude cyclones in the Pacific Ocean
• C)severe storm warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes
• D)the movement of warm and cold fronts
• E)maximum and minimum temperatures 6 to 10 days into the future

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