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cdr_15

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Explain how wind direction is described, giving at least two possible ways that wind direction might be represented.
 
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Ridges and troughs are features of the upper level wind pattern.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

Wind is always named for the direction from which it is blowing. This can be done with compass directions (ie, a north wind is one that is blowing from the north to the south) or with a degree scale where N=0, E=90, S=180, and W=270.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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