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jho37

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Atmospheric motions are mostly horizontal because
 
  A) gravity restricts vertical motions
  B) the atmosphere is very heavy
  C) its shallowness doesn't allow large vertical motions
  D) the oceans restrict vertical air motions

Question 2

The altitude of the upper boundary of the atmosphere
 
  A) may be easily measured using a hot air balloon
  B) may be easily measured using rockets
  C) is difficult to determine because weather instruments don't work at high altitudes
  D) is difficult to determine because we must first define how much air in a given volume indicates the presence of an atmosphere


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jojobee318

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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