All of the following is true regarding the flow of air aloft in the midlatitudes except

A) west to east flow.
B) east to west flow.
C) wind speed aloft is greater than wind speed at the surface.
D) circulation is restricted to the troposphere.


B) east to west flow.

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A) can be accomplished by changes in tax laws B) can be improved as individuals make conscious choices to reduce personal consumption C) can be accomplished only through changes in environmental laws D) will be a reality only if there is another major war E) is unlikely to ever occur

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A) hardness. B) chemical bond. C) symmetry. D) crystal size.

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