An air parcel that is warmer than its surroundings will rise. What force accounts for this upward motion?

What will be an ideal response?


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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) wind vane B) wind sock C) anemometer D) None of these can measure both wind speed and direction.

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In the Milankovitch model, what is the cause of Earth's Ice Ages?

A. Sunspot activity B. Cyclic changes in solar heating C. Plate tectonic activity D. Changes in ocean circulation

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