High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream,
depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the
path of the jet stream.
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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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There are several. The main ones are:
Photosynthesis
Carbonate formation
Dissolution of carbon dioxide into seawater
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Is the saying the higher the clouds the better the weather true
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High clouds indicate the dry air and high pressure of fair
weather.
so it is true
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In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds
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bend to the right of their motion
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Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
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N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere and what are the ionosphere's characteristics
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The thermosphere contains the ionosphere.
The ionosphere is the layer that is ionized by the solor
radiation.
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Is the Intertropical Convergence Zone also known as the doldrums
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Question: The doldrums happen in a zone known as the what?
Answer: intertropical convergence zone
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When a cold air mass catches up to a warm air mass its called a what
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When a cold FRONT catches up to a warm FRONT it is called an occluded front.
When a cold AIR MASS displaces a warmer AIR MASS it is a cold front. Occluded front
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What layer in the atmosphere has the highest temperature
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thermosphere
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In which layer of the atmosphere does most of Earth's weather occur
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The Troposphere, which is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, is where most of our weather occurs. The troposphere extends from the surface of the Earth upwards to a height that varies from about 9 km (or 30,000 ft) at the poles and 17 km (or 56,000 ft) at the equator.
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What condition is required for all thunderstorms
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For starters, the thing you will need for all storms is Low Air Pressure. So you will always need this for all thunderstorms.
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What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
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The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
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Which gas in the atmosphere is the second most abundant gas
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the most second abundant gas is oxygen
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What statement is true about true of jet streams
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The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet
stream
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How does region has a low pressure and a high pressure system moves in. What is the best prediction about the weather from this information
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How does a region has a low pressure and a high pressure system
moves in. What is the best prediction about the weather from this
information?
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Hpow do the conditions in the united states change when the jet stream moves north
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It gets warmer-Apex
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Which statement is true of jet streams
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The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds
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What lies along the subtropical jet stream
High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream,
depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the
path of the jet stream.
Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
There are several. The main ones are:
Photosynthesis
Carbonate formation
Dissolution of carbon dioxide into seawater
Is the saying the higher the clouds the better the weather true
High clouds indicate the dry air and high pressure of fair
weather.
so it is true
In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds
bend to the right of their motion
Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere and what are the ionosphere's characteristics
The thermosphere contains the ionosphere.
The ionosphere is the layer that is ionized by the solor
radiation.
Is the Intertropical Convergence Zone also known as the doldrums
Question: The doldrums happen in a zone known as the what?
Answer: intertropical convergence zone
When a cold air mass catches up to a warm air mass its called a what
When a cold FRONT catches up to a warm FRONT it is called an occluded front.
When a cold AIR MASS displaces a warmer AIR MASS it is a cold front. Occluded front
What layer in the atmosphere has the highest temperature
thermosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere does most of Earth's weather occur
The Troposphere, which is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, is where most of our weather occurs. The troposphere extends from the surface of the Earth upwards to a height that varies from about 9 km (or 30,000 ft) at the poles and 17 km (or 56,000 ft) at the equator.
What condition is required for all thunderstorms
For starters, the thing you will need for all storms is Low Air Pressure. So you will always need this for all thunderstorms.
What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
Which gas in the atmosphere is the second most abundant gas
the most second abundant gas is oxygen
What statement is true about true of jet streams
The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet
stream
How does region has a low pressure and a high pressure system moves in. What is the best prediction about the weather from this information
How does a region has a low pressure and a high pressure system
moves in. What is the best prediction about the weather from this
information?
Hpow do the conditions in the united states change when the jet stream moves north
It gets warmer-Apex
Which statement is true of jet streams
The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds