Suppose there are two cloud layers above you. The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly direction, and the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction. Which of the following describes the type of wind and type of advection that is likely occurring?
A. a backing wind and cold advection between the cloud layers
B. a veering wind and warm advection between the cloud layers
C. a veering wind and cold advection between the cloud layers
D. a backing wind and warm advection between the cloud layers
Answer: B
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