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Jramos095

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If a column of air is heated, it will:
 
  A) have a lower pressure at its base.
  B) become more dense.
  C) have a smaller vertical pressure gradient.
  D) contract.

Question 2

The heights of the 500 mb surface in air column A is 5700 meters and 5640 meters in air column B. Choose the best answer from the following:
 
  A) the wind is stronger in column A.
  B) the temperature in air column B is higher.
  C) the temperature in air column A is higher.
  D) the density in air column A is lower.
  E) both C and D



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ApricotDream

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E




Jramos095

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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