Question

Suppose a 500 mb chart valid today at 12 Z indicates a large trough over the eastern US and a large ridge over the western US. An aircraft, flying in the vicinity of 18,000 ft altitude from west to east over the US at 12 Z today, will _____ altitude if the altimeter is not corrected. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

An aircraft, flying in the vicinity of 18,000 ft altitude from west to east over the US at 12 Z today, will __LOSE___ altitude if the altimeter is not corrected