Suppose there are two cloud layers above you. The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly

direction, while the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction. From this
observation you conclude that the wind is __________ with height and __________ advection is
occurring between the cloud layers.
a. backing, cold
b. backing, warm
c. veering, cold
d. veering, warm


d

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