Question 1099Navigation General70% to pass
The approximate distance to a storm center can be determined by noting the hourly rate of fall of the barometer. If the rate of fall is 0.08 - 0.12 inches, what is the approximate distance to the storm center?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 80 to 100 miles.
The rate of fall of the barometer, which is 0.08 - 0.12 inches per hour, indicates that the storm center is approximately 80 to 100 miles away. This is because a rapid fall in barometric pressure is typically associated with a storm system moving closer, and the rate of fall can be used to estimate the distance to the storm center.
The other options are incorrect because a rate of fall between 0.08 and 0.12 inches per hour is indicative of a storm center being 80 to 100 miles away, rather than 50 to 80 miles (A), 100 to 150 miles (C), or 150 to 250 miles (D).
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