Question 1276Navigation General

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As a warm front approaches how does barometric pressure change?

A pressure falls
B pressure is uncertain
C pressure rises
D pressure is steady
AI Explanation

A) pressure falls is the correct answer. As a warm front approaches, the barometric pressure typically falls. This is because warm fronts are associated with areas of low pressure, where the air is rising and expanding, causing the pressure to decrease. The falling pressure is an indicator that a warm front is approaching and weather conditions are likely to worsen, with potential precipitation or other weather changes. The other options are incorrect because: B) pressure is uncertain is not accurate, as the pressure change with a warm front is predictable; C) pressure rises is the opposite of what happens with a warm front; and D) pressure is steady does not reflect the typical pressure changes associated with a warm front.

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