Which of the following statements describes the radiative behaviour of clouds?

A. They absorb visible radiation.
B. They absorb infrared radiation.
C. They absorb gamma radiation.
D. They reflect ultraviolet radiation.


Answer: B

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Open fissures called ________ develop in the brittle surface ice of glaciers.

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What is the highest recorded velocity of upper elevation winds shown on the 500-Millibar map?


Figure 19-4: 500-Millibar Height Contours map for November 9, 2011.

What will be an ideal response?
______ knots

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