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jeatrice

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on: Jul 14, 2018
The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:
 
  A) from pole to equator. B) very slowly.
  C) parallel to the isobars. D) upward.

Question 2

If a volcanic eruption produces a climate impact that lasts for a year or longer, the most likely culprit is:
 
  A) the state of the climate at the time of the eruption.
  B) a high volume of debris ejected during the eruption.
  C) ash suspended in the atmosphere.
  D) aerosols produced by sulfur dioxide emitted from the volcano.


carolinefletcherr

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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