An air mass is characterized by similar properties of ____ and ____ in any horizontal direction at a given altitude
A) temperature; pressure
B) pressure; winds
C) pressure; humidity
D) temperature; humidity
D
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A) less likely to be burned. B) less likely to be recycled. C) less likely to be buried in a landfill. D) more likely to be dumped in the oceans.
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a. can increase aridity in coastal areas b. tend to weaken atmospheric high pressure systems c. tend to be relatively barren of marine life d. generally flow poleward e. tend to produce humid coastal areas
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A. reflection B. trapping C. absorption D. potential