In a mid-latitude cyclone, when upper-level divergence of air above a surface low pressure area is stronger than the convergence of surface air (more air is taken out at the top than is brought in at the bottom), the surface pressure will ____________________ and the storm itself will ____________________

Fill in the blank with correct word.


ANSWER: decrease; intensify
drop; strengthen
decrease; strengthen
drop; intensify

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