« previous next »

Author Question: The term orographic refers to A) air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses. ... (Read 61 times)

ETearle

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 580
on: Jul 14, 2018
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


owenfalvey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

The formation of micelles by amphipathic molecules The formation of micelles by amphipathic molecules
Plant Cell Wall Formation Plant Cell Wall Formation
Formation of a Zygote Formation of a Zygote
The Role of Summation in Long-Term Potentiation The Role of Summation in Long-Term Potentiation
A model for formation of a minimal preinitiation complex (PIC) for pol II on a TATA promoter A model for formation of a minimal preinitiation complex (PIC) for pol II on a TATA promoter
What is the isotopic atomic mass of an isotope if 9.7023 1022 atoms weighs 4.0256 g? What is the isotopic atomic mass of an isotope if 9.7023 1022 atoms weighs 4.0256 g?
Video: Arthritis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library