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List three factors that combine to direct horizontal airflow (wind).
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar radiation as it passes through the atmosphere?
 
  A) absorption B) intensification C) scattering D) transmission



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Answer to Question 1

Wind is controlled by pressuregradient force, Coriolis effect, and friction.

Answer to Question 2

B



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