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cookcarl

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Forecasting cloud conditions is important because
 
  A) cloud cover affects the absorption and emission of water vapor, which in turn influences surface temperature.
  B) cloud cover affects the absorption and emission of longwave radiation, which in turn influences surface temperature.
  C) cloud cover affects the absorption and emission of shortwave radiation, which in turn influences surface temperature.
  D) cloud cover affects the absorption and emission of specific humidity, which in turn influences surface temperature.

Question 2

Weather forecasting is imperfect because
 
  A) observations are not taken often enough.
  B) observations are not close enough together.
  C) the atmosphere is a continuum, taking observations breaks the continuum.
  D) All of these answers.


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dajones82

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


cookcarl

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Reply #2 on: Jul 14, 2018
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