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fagboi

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The lower atmosphere is a homogeneous mixture of gasses with nitrogen and oxygen being the most
  abundant. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Question 2

The Coriolis effect causes the wind directions of circulation cells. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.ANS: F
  The Coriolis effect is only able to influence the direction of the wind. There are different circulation
  cells as the heat moves from the equator to the poles. These atmospheric cells gradually move
  eastward. Information can be found in the section The Atmosphere Moves in Response to Uneven Solar
  Heating and Earth's Rotation.




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Laurenleakan

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
For the most part, the lower atmosphere is homogeneous. There are additional elements and
compounds present in the atmosphere, but they only comprise 1 of the composition. Information can
be found in the section The Atmosphere Is Composed Mainly of Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Water Vapor



Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The Coriolis effect is only able to influence the direction of the wind. There are different circulation
cells as the heat moves from the equator to the poles. These atmospheric cells gradually move
eastward. Information can be found in the section The Atmosphere Moves in Response to Uneven Solar
Heating and Earth's Rotation.






 

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