A station at an altitude of 900 m (about 3,000 feet) above sea level measures an air pressure of 930 mb. Under normal conditions, which of the values below do you think would be the most realistic sea level pressure for this station?
a. 840 mb
b. 930 mb
c. 1,020 mb
d. 1,830 mb
e. 1,340 mb
ANSWER: c
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