Question 919Navigation General

The correct answer is C) strong winds. A steep barometric gradient, which is a rapid change in atmospheric pressure over a short distance, indicates the presence of a strong weather system with significant pressure differences. This typically corresponds to the presence of strong winds, as air flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. The greater the pressure difference, the stronger the resulting winds. The other options are incorrect because: A) precipitation is not directly indicated by a steep barometric gradient, B) calms are the opposite of strong winds, and D) light winds are not the primary characteristic of a steep barometric gradient.