A meteorologist predicts that the weather in a region will soon change from clear skies to probable thunderstorms. Prior to making this prediction, what did the meteorologist most likely observe on a barometer?

The barometer fell slightly.

The barometer fell substantially.

The barometer rose slightly.

The barometer rose substantially.

Question

A meteorologist predicts that the weather in a region will soon change from clear skies to probable thunderstorms. Prior to making this prediction, what did the meteorologist most likely observe on a barometer?

 The barometer fell slightly.

 The barometer fell substantially.

 The barometer rose slightly.

 The barometer rose substantially.

anonymous · Answer

@Directrix can you please help me, if youre busy its fine

anonymous · Answer

i got your message and okay! it wouldnt let me write u back.

directrix · Answer

@broweyebrit 

My barometer falls when unstable weather is on the way. Let me think about whether it would fall a lot for probable thunderstorms.  Hold on.

directrix · Answer

@broweyebrit  Look at the attached barometer face and the labels for the readings. What do you think this says for the question you asked?

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay, i see. i was thinking the same thing but i didn't want to guess so i wanted to get a second option!

anonymous · Answer

i really dont have an idea but once i find put the answer ill let y'all know the answer