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haleyc112

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on: Jul 14, 2018
The statements below concern the pressure-wind relationship in the atmosphere. Mark each as true or false.
 
  ________ The horizontal variation in air pressure causes the wind.
  ________ Air moves from low pressure to high pressure.
  ________ Strong wind is caused by large horizontal pressure differences.
  ________ High pressure promotes rising air.
  ________ Low pressure promotes sinking air.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why the atmosphere thins out with altitude.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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zoeyesther

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

Answer:
True The horizontal variation in air pressure causes the wind
False Air moves from low pressure to high pressure.
True Strong wind is caused by large horizontal pressure differences.
False High pressure promotes rising air.
False Low pressure promotes sinking air.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Air is compressible. The total weight of the air above a point is the result of the weight of each successive layer above it.
Section: 1.6 Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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