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vicotolentino

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If air starts out with a temperature of 18oC with a dew point of 10oC, an ascent of ________ is necessary for the air to become saturated.
 
  A) 500 m
  B) 800 m
  C) 1000 m
  D) 1200 m

Question 2

The high incidence of fog in the Pacific northwest is primarily due to INSERT FIGURE 5-25. INCLUDE CAPTION
 
  A) the advection of moist oceanic air over cold surfaces
  B) orographic lifting
  C) very strong winds
  D) reduced amounts of daylight at these high northern latitudes



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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