The greatest improvement in forecasting skill during the past 30 years has been made in forecasting

a. ?snowstorms along the eastern seaboard.
b. ?the development of middle latitude cyclones in the Pacific Ocean.
c. ?severe storm warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes.
d. ?the movement of warm and cold fronts.
e. ?maximum and minimum temperature 6 to 10 days into the future.


ANSWER: c

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