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joesmith1212

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Wind speed may be roughly indicated by ________.
 
  A) the spacing of isobars on a weather map
  B) reading a barometer
  C) reading the cardinal direction on a weather map
  D) checking the thermometer
  E) reading the hygrometer

Question 2

Flowing air responding to the difference between higher and lower pressure is responding to the ________.
 
  A) pressure gradient
  B) Coriolis effect
  C) anticyclone
  D) intertropical convergence
  E) trade winds


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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