Trevor watched as the barometer on his front porch showed a change in air pressure.



What happened as Trevor was watching the air pressure change?
A.
A low pressure system turned into a high pressure system.
B.
A high pressure system turned into a low pressure system.
C.
A high pressure system moved into the area.
D.
A low pressure system moved into the area.
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To determine what happened as Trevor observed the change in air pressure, we need to consider how air pressure systems typically behave:

  • A drop in air pressure usually indicates that a low pressure system is approaching, which is often associated with stormy or rainy weather.
  • Conversely, an increase in air pressure is typically associated with a high pressure system moving into the area, which generally brings clearer and calmer weather.

Without specific details about whether the pressure was rising or falling, it is a bit ambiguous. However, if we assume that the barometer showed a significant change from a higher pressure reading to a lower pressure reading, then the correct answer would be:

B. A high pressure system turned into a low pressure system.

If the barometer showed an increase in pressure, then the correct answer would be:

C. A high pressure system moved into the area.

If Trevor saw a drop, indicating an incoming low pressure system, it would be:

D. A low pressure system moved into the area.

Please clarify the direction of the change in air pressure for a more accurate answer.