During the formation of snow, the atmospheric temperature profile is:
A) almost entirely below freezing.
B) below freezing in the upper part of the atmosphere.
C) below freezing in the lower part of the atmosphere.
D) above freezing in the middle part of the atmosphere.
E) none of the above
Question 2
Freezing rain:
A) requires a layer of cold air near the surface.
B) is not associated with temperature inversions.
C) leaves the bottom of clouds as supercooled droplets.
D) is commonly associated with thunderstorms.
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Soil profile exposed in a boreal forest site, showing LFH, A, B, and C horizons.
Kids playing with snow
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