In an aneroid barometer, a general rule is that the higher the reading, the more likely ____ weather will occur, and the lower the reading, the better the chances are for ____ weather
a. clear; inclement
b. inclement; clear
c. cold; warm
d. windy; still
e. snowy; rainy
ANSWER: a
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