Temperatures in Earth's atmospheric layers vary in a zig-zag pattern with altitude principally because
A) the chemical composition of the atmosphere varies.
B) air is compressible.
C) the density of air varies with altitude.
D) pressure varies with altitude.
A
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Where would you find the mildest climate of East Asia?
A) southwestern China
B) the northern portion of the Korean peninsula
C) central China
D) southeastern China
E) the Japanese islands that lie closest to Russia
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Which of the following forces impacts the direction of surface winds?
a. pressure gradient b. friction c. Coriolis force d. all of these
Concerning the distribution of land and water, which of the following statements is true?
A) The Southern Hemisphere has much more water surface than the Northern Hemisphere. B) The percentage of land and water is about the same in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. C) The Northern Hemisphere has much more water surface than the Southern Hemisphere. D) None of the above is true.