Compare and contrast the formation of high pressure and low pressure atmospheric systems on precipitation and temperature in the areas where they form
What will be an ideal response?
Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air. Warm air is less dense, so it rises. Cool air is more dense, so it sinks. Warm rising air results in low atmospheric pressure. As it rises and expands it cools. This results in it being unable to hold as much moisture resulting in clouds and precipitation. Cool sinking air results in higher atmospheric pressure. This sinking air compresses and warms up, enabling it to hold more moisture resulting in clear skies.
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A. shallow, nutrient-poor soil B. hot temperatures C. too much rainfall D. it never freezes
What element is behaves as the oxidizing agent in the following equation and what element behaves as the reducing agent? Sn2+ + 2 Ag ? Sn + 2 Ag?
A. The tin ion, Sn2+, is the oxidizing agent, while silver, Ag, is the reducing agent. B. The tin, Sn, is the reducing agent, while silver ion, Ag?, is the oxidizing agent. C. The tin ion, Sn2+, is the reducing agent, while silver, Ag, is the oxidizing agent. D. The tin, Sn, is the oxidizing agent, while silver ion, Ag?, is the reducing agent.
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Which of the following might not be considered a natural cause of climate change?
A) plate tectonics B) variations in solar radiation C) changes in atmospheric ozone D) explosive volcanic eruptions E) changes in the earth's orbit