In which of the following atmospheric layers does a lot of mixing and overturning of air occur?

A. stratosphere
B. troposphere
C. mesosphere
D. ionosphere


Answer: B

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What is the elevation of Point B?

The question is based on this contour line map with elevations shown in feet.
• North is to the top of the map.
• Streams are shown with dashed lines.
• A graphic scale for measuring horizontal distances is shown below the map.
• Estimate elevations between contour lines to the nearest half-contour interval; assume that the top of a
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What will be an ideal response?

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