A persistence forecast could be quite accurate when
a. a frontal system approaches your location at constant speed.
b. you are positioned in the middle of a large, stationary air mass.
c. the weather has been unusually cold for several days.
d. upper level winds blow straight from west to east.
e. when a warm front is approaching.
ANSWER: b
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