The uninterrupted distance over which the wind blows without change in direction is the ____
A) fetch
B) wavelength
C) wind length
D) wind cell
A
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Which of the following statements is true of temperature inversions?
A. Temperature inversions occur when a layer of cold air prevents warm air from rising. B. Temperature inversions exacerbate pollution problems. C. Temperature inversions are temporary. D. Temperature inversions cause cool air near the earth's surface to expand and rise, carrying pollutants higher into the troposphere. E. Temperaturel inversions help prevent air pollution.
The most common component of the atmosphere is
A) nitrogen. B) carbon dioxide. C) particulates. D) aerosols.
Which of the following is formed when a strong acid reacts with dimethylamine, (CH3)2NH?
A) CH3NH3 B) CH3NH3+ C) (CH3)2NH2+ D) None of these, no reaction occurs.
A high level, rounded cloud is called a(n):
a. cirrus. b. cirrocumulus. c. cirrostratus. d. cirrocirrus.