A forecast of an extended period of dry weather would be made for a region beneath

a. ?an upper-level trough.
b. ?the polar jet stream.
c. ?a cold pool of air aloft.
d. ?an upper-level ridge.
e. ?a shortwave trough.


ANSWER: d

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