The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is called
a. ?eddy viscosity.
b. ?mechanical turbulence.
c. ?molecular viscosity.
d. ?convective turbulence.
e. ?kinetic viscosity.
ANSWER: c
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Descriptive name: _______________________________
(b) Dominant climate controls for this location:
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