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A decrease in atmospheric pressure can cause:

A. Intense conditions
B. Wind
C. Rain
D. Pleasant conditions
Correct Answer: C. Rain

In meteorology, a decrease in atmospheric pressure is typically indicative of an approaching low-pressure system. Low-pressure systems are characterized by rising air, which cools as it ascends. This cooling causes water vapor to condense, forming clouds and often leading to precipitation. Therefore, a decrease in atmospheric pressure can cause Rain.

  • Intense conditions is too vague; while low pressure can lead to severe weather, rain is a specific outcome.
  • Wind is caused by differences in pressure (pressure gradients), not solely by a decrease in pressure.
  • Pleasant conditions are generally associated with high-pressure systems, where air descends and prevents cloud formation.

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