A blocking high is a
a. high pressure system and accompanying ridge that changes location quickly.
b. high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days.
c. high pressure system and accompanying ridge that produces torrential rains.
d. ridge associated with a low pressure system.
e. trough associated with a low pressure system.
ANSWER: b
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