Select the correct answer.

Andrea plans to go fishing in the morning, so she checks the weather forecast. The forecast shows a high-pressure area forming near her fishing spot. Using the weather data below, predict the possible weather conditions for Andrea's trip.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}
\hline Time (a.m.) & Temperature [tex]$\left({ }^{\circ} C \right)$[/tex] & Pressure [tex]$(mb)$[/tex] \\
\hline 7:00 & 14 & 995 \\
\hline 8:00 & 14 & 1001 \\
\hline 9:00 & 14 & 1113 \\
\hline 10:00 & 15 & 1120 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

A. Cloudy skies with minimal precipitation

B. Clear skies with minimal precipitation

C. Cloudy skies with moderate precipitation

D. Clear skies with heavy precipitation



Answer :

To predict the possible weather conditions for Andrea's fishing trip based on the given data, we need to analyze the provided weather parameters, particularly focusing on the pressure trends since they are closely associated with weather conditions.

1. Analyze the Pressure Trend:
- At 7:00 a.m., the pressure is 995 mb.
- At 8:00 a.m., the pressure rises to 1001 mb.
- At 9:00 a.m., the pressure further increases to 1113 mb.
- By 10:00 a.m., the pressure reaches 1120 mb.

2. Interpret the Pressure Increase:
- Generally, high-pressure systems are associated with calm and stable weather conditions.
- A consistent rise in pressure, as seen here, typically indicates clearing skies and low chances of precipitation.

3. Temperature Considerations:
- The temperature is relatively steady at 14°C from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., with a slight increase to 15°C at 10:00 a.m.
- The minor change in temperature should not significantly impact the overall weather condition prediction but indicates stability rather than drastic weather changes.

4. Conclusion Based on High Pressure:
- Since the pressure is increasing significantly and given the general association between high-pressure systems and clear, calm weather with minimal precipitation, it is reasonable to predict that Andrea will experience clear skies with minimal precipitation.

Therefore, the predicted weather condition for Andrea's trip is:

B. clear skies with minimal precipitation.