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Which of these images shows the area that is closer to the radar? (Choose the best answer.)

Base reflectivity image showing moderate precipitation across the radar image. The pixels of the image are somewhat small.
Base reflectivity image showing moderate precipitation across the radar image. The pixels of the image are somewhat large.

The correct answer is a.

Image 1 shows data close to the radar. Since the beam broadens with increasing range from the radar, the pixels become larger with distance.

Please make a selection.