Describe the atmosphere's change of pressure by altitude. Then, explain why this pattern exists

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: There is a curvilinear relationship. Pressure decreases at a decreasing rate with altitude. This is because the gravitational attraction with Earth decreases at the same rate.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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The ________ effect causes ocean currents to be deflected to the right of their path of motion in the Northern Hemisphere

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discuss annual precipitation amounts and distribution in humid subtropical climates

What will be the ideal response?

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Maps are

A) seldom used by geographers. B) two-dimensional representations of the earth. C) exact replications of features found on the earth. D) designed to show all the information known about a location.

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The measure of a soil's capacity to hold water and air is called ________

A) porosity B) permeability C) peds D) its profile E) foaminess

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