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Zulu123

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Orographic precipitation is caused by what?
 
  A) Moist air cooling as it is forced to higher elevations
  B) Dry air warming as it is forced to higher elevations
  C) Moist air warming as it is forced to lower elevations
  D) Dry air cooling as it is forced to lower elevations

Question 2

On average, temperatures decline about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit for every 1000 ft rise in elevation. What is this temperature decline called?
 
  A) Altitudinal decline
  B) Nominal rate of decline
  C) Normal lapse rate
  D) Vertical thermic lapse


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mammy1697

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Reply #1 on: Aug 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Aug 7, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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