Why Is the Pattern of Upper-Level Winds an Important Part

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why is the pattern of upper-level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

• A)Rainfall at the surface corresponds to westerly flow aloft.
• B)It strongly influences the development of surface storms.
• C)Surface pressure controls the wind aloft.
• D)Jet streams aloft always lead to storms.

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