Indian Geography UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

A sudden fall in barometer reading indicates that the weather will be:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Stormy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Stormy”.

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A rapid drop in pressure usually signifies the approach of a storm system.

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