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Sudden fall in the barometric reading is an indication of _______. A) Storm B) Scorching heat C) Rain D) Clear weather

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Sudden fall in the barometric reading is an indication of _______.

A) Storm

B) Scorching heat

C) Rain

D) Clear weather

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