Which of the following processes causes salty potato chips left outside in an uncovered bowl to turn soggy on a humid day?
A. the attraction of water by hygroscopic condensation nuclei
B. the repelling of water by hydrophobic condensation nuclei
C. the attraction of water by hydrophobic condensation nuclei
D. the repelling of water by hygroscopic condensation nuclei
Answer: A
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A) On the lower slopes of low lying mountain ranges in the Atlantic Periphery region. B) In parts of the Coast Ranges where the normal lapse rate is dominant. C) Along the west coast in what is today known as the state of California. D) In parts of coastal Oregon where maritime air dominates in both summer and winter months.
Which remote sensing system provides the best image of cloud heights, as well as ocean currents and volcanic hot spots?
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