This thin region near the ground, the ________, is heated by conduction from the earth's surface

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: laminar boundary layer

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On a weather map, sharp changes in temperature, humidity, and wind direction are marked by

a. ?a front. b. ?an anticyclone. c. ?a ridge. d. ?blowing dust. e. ?a low.

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Atmospheric nitrogen is converted to nitrogen oxides

A) when fuels are burned at high combustion temperatures. B) if the sun is shining brightly and there is a temperature inversion. C) on cloudy days when carbon and soot levels are unusually high. D) if radon gas is present when gasoline is burned in automobiles.

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When people work much less than 8 hours per day, this is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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