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ETearle

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The term orographic refers to
 
  A) air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses.
  B) convection stimulated principally by local heating.
  C) lifting along the edges of conflicting air masses.
  D) forced uplift due to the presence of a physical barrier.
  E) vertical lifting due to converging air masses.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of wind speed and direction?
 
  A) Electromagnetic force
  B) Pressure gradient force
  C) Gravitational force
  D) Friction force
  E) Coriolis force



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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