Which below is least likely to be a condition associated with an omega high?

a. ?It is in the shape of the Greek letter "omega."
b. ?It is known as a "blocking high."
c. ?It forms when the flow aloft is zonal.
d. ?It tends to persist in the same geographic area for many days.
e. ?It keeps troughs in their positions.


ANSWER: c

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