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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Different air masses have different stability because
 
  A) the horizontal temperature variation within an air mass is fairly uniform.
  B) the horizontal temperature variation within an air mass is not uniform.
  C) the vertical temperature variation within an air mass is fairly uniform.
  D) the vertical temperature variation within an air mass is not uniform.

Question 2

Because of differences in ________ some air masses are more likely than others to yield precipitation.
 
  A) temperature
  B) pressure
  C) stability and moisture
  D) temperature and pressure


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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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