Which option describes how flat terrain is displayed on the radar scope?

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Which option describes how flat terrain is displayed on the radar scope?

Explanation:
Flat terrain produces only a weak radar return, so it shows up as a light dusting of snow on the scope. Terrain clutter tends to be subtle and steady, unlike weather echoes which can be brighter or colored. A solid blockage would imply a total radar obstruction, not just flat ground. A bright green patch would point to stronger weather echoes, and no display would mean no return at all. So the light dusting best represents flat terrain on the radar scope.

Flat terrain produces only a weak radar return, so it shows up as a light dusting of snow on the scope. Terrain clutter tends to be subtle and steady, unlike weather echoes which can be brighter or colored. A solid blockage would imply a total radar obstruction, not just flat ground. A bright green patch would point to stronger weather echoes, and no display would mean no return at all. So the light dusting best represents flat terrain on the radar scope.

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