Vertical mixing of air tends to __________ a large environmental lapse rate
a. decrease
b. increase
a
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____________________ is a regional environmental problem that results in respiratory ailments, aquatic fish kills, weakening of forest ecosystems, and damage to buildings and monuments.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following conditions defines upwelling?
A. the rising air motion in a low-pressure centre B. the increasing height in an upper-level ridge C. the rising of cold water from below D. the lifting of air along the polar front
Which of the following statements describes how a true cold front is represented on a weather map?
A. It is always followed by cooler air. B. It is always followed by drier air. C. It is always associated with precipitation. D. It is always associated with a wind shift.
What is the process zone that is located at the tip of shear fractures?
What will be an ideal response?