Stormy weather is usually associated with regions of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — low barometric pressure
Low barometric pressure areas feature ascending air, adiabatic cooling, condensation, and cloud formation, resulting in stormy, unsettled weather. Bowditch emphasizes that mariners must treat falling or low pressure as an indicator of potential environmental hazards.
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