Question 1067Navigation General70% to pass
If a hurricane several hundred miles away is moving in your general direction your barometer would _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) start to fall gradually.
As a hurricane approaches, the barometric pressure in the surrounding area will begin to drop gradually. This is because the low-pressure system at the center of the hurricane causes the air pressure to decrease as the storm draws closer. The gradual fall in barometric pressure is an important indicator that a hurricane is on its way, allowing coastal residents and mariners to prepare for the impending storm.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the barometer would not remain steady as the pressure changes due to the approaching hurricane; C) the barometer would not rise and then start a slow, steady fall, as the pressure drop is gradual; and D) the barometer would not start to rise rapidly, as the pressure consistently falls as the hurricane approaches.
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