Which of the following statements describes why wind speed generally increases with height above the Earth's surface?
A. Only the lowest layer of air rotates with the Earth.
B. Wind instruments are not accurate at the Earth's surface.
C. Friction with the Earth's surface slows the air near the ground.
D. Air temperature normally decreases with height.
Answer: C
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