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renzo156

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A network of surface and upper-air observations is crucial to meteorological understanding because
 
  A) states and countries rarely share weather observations
  B) most of the atmosphere is close to the surface
  C) organized weather systems often cover large areas
  D) modern computers cannot predict weather in other states

Question 2

During an 1804 balloon ascent to 7000 m altitude, J.L. Gay-Lussac passed out due to
 
  A) insufficient oxygen in an environment of high barometric pressure
  B) insufficient oxygen in an environment of low barometric pressure
  C) extremely cold temperatures
  D) extremely high winds


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aidanmbrowne

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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