A blocking high is a
A)high pressure system and accompanying ridge that changes location quickly.
B)high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days.
C)high pressure system and accompanying ridge that produces torrential rains.
D)ridge associated with a low pressure system.
E)trough associated with a low pressure system.

Question

A blocking high is a
A)high pressure system and accompanying ridge that changes location quickly.
B)high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days.
C)​high pressure system and accompanying ridge that produces torrential rains.
D)​ridge associated with a low pressure system.
E)​trough associated with a low pressure system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A blocking high is a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days, blocking the movement of other weather systems.

A Blocking High Is a