Winds & Air Pressure

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On May 10, in Roanoke, the barometric pressure was 29.88 inches and rising. This reading most likely indicates

Clouds form when

On May 11, 2008 in the afternoon, the barometric pressure fell rapidly. This indicated

As the wind velocity decreases, the distance between the isobars on the weather map will

The weather map shows isobars very close together (a steep pressure gradient). Which of these is most likely occurring?

The factor that most directly affects the wind speed between two locations is

Air pressure is usually highest when the air is

A strong surface wind is blowing from Salem toward Roanoke. Roanoke has a barometric pressure of 1015 millibars. The barometric pressure in Salem would most likely be