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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 14, 2018
This is the only atmospheric variable that always decreases with distance above the ground:
 
  A) wind.
  B) temperature.
  C) pressure.
  D) moisture content.

Question 2

The basic unit of pressure measurement for atmospheric pressure is:
 
  A) millibar.
  B) pascal.
  C) kilopascal.
  D) inches of mercury.
  E) all of the above


blakeserpa

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E


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